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Mandvi
Gate
Mandvi Gate, one of the major landmarks of Vadodara built during the Mughal
period was renovated in 1736 AD by the Governor, Malharoa Maloji under the orders
of Damaji Roa II. Located 3 kms from the city, this impressive square shaped
pavilion has three bold arched openings on each of its four sides. It is illuminated
on special occasions. Earlier it might be a market place, intermingled by two
large streets separating in to four part that meet in the center.
Sayaji Baug
Sprawls over 113 acres of
land, Sayaji Baug also known as Kamati Baug is a well-known park located on
the River Vishwamitri at a distance of 2kms from the city. Built in 1879 by
Maharaja Sayajirao III, the garden houses a Zoo, Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery,
the Museum of Health and Hygiene and the Sardar Patel Planetarium. The major
attraction is the floral clock, situated at the center of the garden and is
the first of its kind in Gujarat. The clock consists of an hour, minute and
seconds hand that move on the 20 feet diameter dial and its machinery is fixed
under the lawn, giving it a natural look. Sayaji Baug, decorated with sculptures
placed on pedestals, is an ideal place to rest and relax with well maintained
lawns and fountains. Around 98 species of trees can be seen here. Another attraction
of the park is the toy train which was a gift from the royal Gaekwad family.
The train that runs on a small track of 10 inch width covering a distance of
3.5 km offers a joyful trip to the children below 12 years of age. The train
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Lalbaug
The charming Lalbaug garden located 4kms from the city is one of the major attractions
of Vadodara. With the colorful plants, cool breeze and the adjoining play park,
Lalbaug has become a popular hangout of the tourist as well as locals.
Mahatma Gandhi Nagar
Gruh
Located near Jubilee Baug, Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Gruh is the town hall of the
city which was constructed in 1954. This fully air conditioned hall that has
a capacity of accommodating thousands people at a time is used for various cultural
functions. It has three dressing rooms and a statue of Mahatma Gandhi is located
within the compound.
Lehripura Gate
Located
near Nyay Mandir, Lehripura Gate is an impressive structure with beautiful arches. It
was built in 1558 as the western gateway to the old city. Now-a-days this area
is a busy market place selling traditional Gujarati and Marwari artifacts.
Nyaymandir
Literally means temple of justice, Nyay Mandir, is a unique piece of
Byzantine architecture by the Madras architect Robert Fellowes Chisholm in the
year 1896. Located at a distance of 4kms from the city besides the sursagar
lake, it houses the District Court of Baroda. The central hall of the building
is beautified with mosaic tiles and there is a statue of Maharani Chimnabai,
the first consort of the Gaekwar Maharaja Sayaji Rao III.
Khanderao Market
Khanderao Market is a palatial building erected by Maharaja Sayajirao
Gaekwad III in the year 1906 which was later gifted to the Municipality to mark
the Silver Jubilee of his administration. The architecture of the main entrance
looks like that of the gate of Dabhoi Fort. The building houses many offices
including the office of Baroda Municipal Corporation. Nearby the Khanderao Market,
a fresh vegetable and flower market is also located.
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