Location: Ahmedabad
Top Things to do in Ahmedabad
Top Restaurants in Ahmedabad
7 Architectural Buildings in Ahmedabad That You Shouldn't Miss
Founded in the 15th century, Ahmedabad is the largest city in the state of Gujrat. The city is a vibrant business district and rising centre of education, information technology and scientific industries. Divided in two - the old city and the new city; The city offers different moods right from the hustle-bustle of C.G. Road in the heart of Ahmedabad to the quite retreat of of the Sabarmati Ashram. Ahmedabad enjoys a thriving cultural tradition, being the centre of Gujarati cultural activities and diverse traditions of different ethnic and religious communities. Popular celebrations and observances include Uttarayan - an annual kite-flying day on 14 January and the nine nights of Navratri - celebrated with people performing Garba - the folk dance of Gujarat - at venues across the city.
Restaurants in Ahmedabad
1. Adalaj Step-well
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,833 reviews
Reviewed By Gpnakum - Ahmedabad District, India
It has such a beautiful place with good architecture excellent patterns and stone working The structure is really memorized and absolutely worth a visit
2. Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kalupur
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4.5 based on 212 reviews
This temple is the first temple of the Swaminarayan sect to have been built. In 1822, the land was given by the British government to do so, and Swaminarayan himself entrusted the responsibility for the construction of the temple to Ananandanand Swami. The temple is carved in Burmese teak, and every arch and bracket is painted with bright colors, a defining characteristic of Swaminarayan temples everywhere. There are several idols installed by Swaminarayan himself, as well as a display of some of his personal items and sculptures. In the adjoining haveli, there are quarters for pilgrims of the sect, a special section for women, and an area where ceremonies and teaching sessions are held for women only. Located near Kalupur in the eastern part of the old city, the Swaminarayan Temple is a splash of color in the midst of the city’s grey and is also the starting point for the Heritage Walk through the pols of the old city.
Reviewed By vsms400 - Una, India
Temple is well designed and the oldest swaminarayan temple. A temple with accomodations for the visiting people in case of need. Idols are beautifully designed
3. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
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4.0 based on 599 reviews
The Sidi Saiyyed Masjid, The most reputed Heritage marvel of Ahmedbad city, built in 1572-73 AD, is one of the most famous Masjids (Islamic place of Worship) in Gujarat, India. It was built by Sidi Saiyyid in the retinue of Bilal Jhajar Khan, general in the army of the last Sultan Shams-ud-Din Muzaffar Shah III of the Gujarat Sultanate. The mosque was built in the last year of the existence of Gujarat Sultanate. The mosque is entirely arcuated and is famous for beautifully carved ten stone latticework windows (jalis) on the side and rear arches. The rear wall is filled with square stone pierced panels in geometrical designs. The two bays flanking the central aisle have reticulated stone slabs carved in designs of intertwined trees and foliage and a palm motif. This intricately carved lattice stone window is the Sidi Saiyyed Jali, the unofficial symbol of city of Ahmedabad and the inspiration for the design of the logo of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
Reviewed By Singh_Blog
Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque in Ahmedabad, Gujarat ,India Whatever , IF you Photo seeker, Historical Deeper Seeker , Architrave Viewer , Architecture , Designer , Traveller , Family Group or Nothing just as a Time Pass .. Any One Condition You Must Be Visit . Timing – Everyday Entry Fee – Free For Per Adult ( Indian And SAARC Countries ) Entry Fee – Free For Per Adult Foreigner Camera Fee – Free ( No Tripod / Monopod Allowed ) Do not take any food items / Plastic water bottle’s inside premises , kept in your vehicles. Ladies are not allowed inside the prayer hall of the Siddi Sayyed Mosque Keep Hat / Cap in Summer History and architecture always surprize . It is bang in the center of the main traffic junction in the heart of Ahmedabad, the commercial capital of Gujarat, a western state of India. Cars, buses, autos, two wheeler all moved around a building that looked quite ancient and was dotted with trees. It looked like a mosque from whatever portion was visible from the road. Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, famously referred to in common parlance as Sidi Saiyyed Ni Jaali or Sidi Saiyyid ki Jaali. Science and technology has advanced so much and we are creating startling architectural marvels round the world but when we take a deeper look at the historical architectures, we realise the depth of human intelligence put into it, without much of machine technology. The mosque itself was quite spartan built in the style of architecture which most mosques in the country adhere to. The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque architecture is executed in an Indo-Saracenic style which combines elements of Indo-Islamic and Indian architecture. The famous Jali work of the screen in the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is the source of attraction and the lodestone that drew people to its fold were the Jaalis ( also known as Sidi Saiyad Ni Jali ) or intricate lattice work of the windows of the mosque. Ten windows with intricate lattice work adorn the sides and the rear of the mosque. The most exquisitely carved window is known as the “Tree of Life”, and is a joy to behold, a resplendent ode to the artistic genius of its makers.
4. Rani Rupmati Mosque
5. Bai Harir ni Vav ( Stepwell )
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4.0 based on 195 reviews
Bai Harir Sultani Stepwell is situated in the area of Asarva, A beautiful iconic step-well was built in december 1499. It was during the reign of Mahmud Shah that Bai Harir Sultani, Hazrat Bai Harir Sultani was a very religious, influential woman. She was the superintendent of the royal harem at Abul Fatah Nasredin Mahmud Shah (King Mehmood Begada). She had established this incredible heritage not from the royal treasury but from the capital deposited from her salary, locally known as Dhai Harir, The name later corrupted into Dada Hari ni vav. Creating this invaluable heritage cost 34,0000 at the time,Which currently has an estimated value of over Rs 3000 crore, Built in sandstone in indo - islamic architectural style, the Bai Harir Sultani Stepwell is five stories deep. It is octagonal (8-sided polygon) in plan at the top, built on intricately carved large number of pillars. Each floor is spacious enough to provide for people to congregate.
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Dada Harir Vav is a stepwell located about 15km to the north of Ahmedabad. Like most stepwells, the Dada Harir Vav has steps descending to the water level. The main difference is that Dada Harir Vav has 5 storeys high and partially built with solid floors on each level around the octagonal shaft and reachable either via the steps of the well or a winding staircase. Sadly, the latter is occupied by bats and I dared not climb it. Each storey is supported by intricately carved columns in a traditional trabeat formation. Without a doubt one of the best things to see in Ahmedabad. In my opinion, if you see Dada Harir Vav, there’s no need to go to see the Adalaj Stepwell, which is much further away.
6. Ahmad Shah's Tomb
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3.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This building is a mosque and Tomb of Ahmed Shah of the Muzaffarid dynasty, who founded the city of Ahmedabad. The building is still a functioning mosque and seems to have a group of families who act as caretakers of the building. The mosque is located in a square with the mosque in the centre.. The mosque is roughly square shaped, with a smaller chamber jutting out from each of the four sides and is topped with large dome. The sides of the building are wonderful decorated with latticeworks and it’s just a pity that time and all the surrounding people, goats etc has done considerable damage to the exterior of the building. The inside has three tombs, the central one housing the tomb of Ahmed Shah, and the tombs of his son and grandson to the left and right. The inside is also very well maintained and in much clearly well cared for by the caretakers, so kudos for that. It’s definitely worth visiting the tomb when in Ahmedabad, especially as it’s right next to Jama Masjid, that was built on the orders of Ahmed Shah.
