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Exploring the Old Limestone Arch in Mumbai

From Atlas Obscura · October 30, 2026
Exploring the Old Limestone Arch in Mumbai

In Mumbai's Cumballa Hill area, an old limestone arch marks a lane leading to the B. D. Petit Parsee General Hospital, established in 1907. This arch, believed to have been built in the early 20th century, is a reminder of the city's history and its role during the bubonic plague outbreak. It showcases the architectural heritage of Mumbai.

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