Madh Fort

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latitude = 19.132283
longitude = 72.794785
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location = Malad, Mumbai
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Madh Fort (also called Versova Fort) is a small fort in northern Mumbai, India situated at Madh Island. It is secluded and difficult to reach, about convert|15|km|mi|0 from Malad and is the last stop on route 271 of BEST bus service. It is situated near Aksa Beach. The fort was built by the Portuguese as a watchtower in the 17th century. It offers a strategic view of the coastline and guards the Marve creek. Its external façade is intact but internally it is dilapidated. It is under control of the Indian Air Force as it is located close to an Indian Naval base and permission is needed for accessing it. Madh Island fort is surrounded by local fishermen's communities. Some Bollywood movies like "Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega" have been shot at this location.

References

*http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Madh-Marve-Know.html
*http://guides.travelchannel.com/mumbai/attractions/sightseeing/castles-palaces-historic-buildings/367380.html