There are many Vadodara Tourist Attractions such as temples, Gardens, Monuments, Museum, etc. Check out the following Vadodara photo gallery.
This impressive Laxmi Vilas Palace was constructed during the year 1878 to 90. This beautiful Laxmi Vilas Palace is the personal residence of the royal family. If you desire to visit this impressive Laxmi Vilas Palace Vadodara then you need to take the permission in order to visit this lovely Palace. The fascinating Museum and lovely Darbar Hall are open to the tourists for excursion. The lovely Darbar Hall was once the king's court and here musician used to perform to entertain the royal family. Nowadays it is one the interesting place for organizing public concerts. The Laxmi Vilas Palace is worth visiting tourist place in Vadodara. See the Laxmi Vilas Palace Vadodara Photo in above Vadodara Images Gallery.
The EME Temple Vadodara was constructed by the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps. The structure of EME Temple is unique and modern looking temple. The EME Temple is dedicated to Dakshinamurti who is a form of Lord Shiva as the superior teacher. The aluminum structure of the temple is truly unique piece of army architecture and houses the holy symbols of all religions in one temple as the Indian army usually does not have any places of worship for different religions. View the EME Temple Vadodara Photo in the Vadodara Images.
The Sayaji Baug Vadodara is also known as Kamatibaug. The Sayaji Baug covers an area of about 45 ha. The Sayaji Baug Vadodara is home to two fascinating museums, an interesting zoo, a superb planetarium and a floral clock where visitors can spend memorable time with friends and family. You can also take enjoyable ride of toy train in the park where you can explore the park. The Baroda Museum and Art Gallery is noted for its substantial collection of manuscripts, paintings, antiques and sculptures. The planetarium takes you on a half-hour trip across the universe. View the Sayaji Baug Vadodara Image in the above Vadodara Photos Gallery.
The Kirti Mandir indicates the diamond jubilee of the birth of Sayajirao III. The Kirti Mandir peak is embellished with a moon, earth, bronze sun and also map of India. Inside the Kirti Mandir depict the scenes from Mahabharata war and the life of Mirabai.
This interesting Central Library is located near the Mandvi Gate. This Central Library Vadodara was the centre of library activity across Vadodara. Presently Central Library has more than 300,000 books. See the Central Library Vadodara Image in the above Vadodara Images.
The Khanderao Market was established in the year 1907 in the memory of Khanderao II. The Khanderao Market is open 24 hours. The Khanderao Market is best shopping place in Vadodara to buy everything you will need over a lifetime. The structure of this Khanderao Market Vadodara is blend of Jain, Maratha, Islamic and Gothic architecture. See the Khanderao Market Vadodara Photo in the above Vadodara Images gallery.
The Tambekar Wada Vadodara is truly fascinating tourist place in Vadodara. The Tambekar Wada was the former home of the Baroda State diwan named Bhau Tambekar. This lovely Tambekar Wada has splendid wall paintings of the 19th century. The Tambekar Wada also houses spectacular scenes from the Mahabharata, happening from life of Lord Krishna's, Anglo-Maratha war and Hindu gods and goddesses. See the Tambekar Wada Vadodara Image in the above Vadodara Images.
This busy market is the best market for shopping everything from household goods to impressive chaniya cholis and Bandhani clothes at reasonable price affordable than anywhere in Vadodara. The Nava Bazaar Vadodara is mostly very busy and crowded just before the Navratri festival and Diwali festive season. See the Nava Bazaar Vadodara Image in the above Vadodara city Photos.
The Gaekwads fortified the city, with four gates marking its boundaries. Presently Vadodara city extends far beyond the existing gates of Champaneri, Lehripura, Pani and Gendi. The Lehripura Gate is the most amazing with jharokhas and a Maratha influenced façade. View the Gates of Old Baroda Vadodara Photo in the Vadodara pictures.