Gorton Castle

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Exterior of Gorton Castle, formerly the government secretariat, on The Ridge, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Gorton Castle (1904), a massive and austere gray-stone edifice with neo-Gothic touches, was formerly the colonial government secretariat. Repairs are still ongoing following a 2014 fire. The exterior is partially visible as you walk by.

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