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Tourist
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Kankaria Lake &
Zoo
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A
circular lake almost a mile in circumference is a
popular recreation center and is surrounded by parks.
A 'Bal Vatika', children's garden, an aquarium,
a boat club, a natural history museum and a zoo, have
also emerged around it making it a favorite of
children and adults alike |
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These famous structures were constructed by Sidi
Bashir's mosque. The amazing feature of these and
other Ahmedabad minarets is that when one minaret is
shaken, the other vibrates too.
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Shaking Minarets
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Jumma Masjid
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Built in 1423 by Ahmed Shah, this mosque combines the
best of the Hindu and Muslim architecture. It stands
on 260 pillars which support 15 domes
Teen Darwaja
This
triple-arched gateway acted as the main entrance to
the Bhadra fort. These are huge and look very grand.
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The
foundation of this old fort was laid in 1411 A.D.
Bhadra Fort which once housed royal palaces and
beautiful gardens today acts as a place for
Independence and Republic Day celebrations and for
public demonstrations against the civic governments.
It includes the temple of Goddess Bhadrakali.
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Bhadra Fort
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Sidi Saiyed Mosque
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This
structure was reputedly built by Ahmed Shah's slave
Sidi Saiyed. It is celebrated the world over for its
exquisite stone window tracery - a superb and
peerless example of delicate carving that transforms
stone filigree. |
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Built in 1440, this
three domed structure stands on twelve pillars each.
Its interior is richly ornamented with carvings and
finely perforated stone screens.
This site was built by the Rani, in memory of her son,
who was executed by his father |
Rani
Spiri's Mosque
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