World Heritage City Ahmedabad

World Heritage City Ahmedabad
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With rich architectural heritage, the city of Ahmedabad is knows for is Hawelies, Pols, Chabutras, Darwajas and much more. This city houses the Indo-Islamic monuments of the 15th to 17th centuries which are distinctively seen in traditional poles. Together, the walled city of Ahmedabad was undoubtedly the first city of India to be inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage City.  

 Explore the first World Heritage City of India, Ahmedabad - Gujarat

 Situated on the Banks of river Sabarmati, the Historic City of Ahmedabad has unique character that is different from other cities of Gujarat. With swift economic growth, Ahmedabad is a bustling metropolitan housing reputed Institutes, Museums, Lakes etc that are intensely embedded in the tradition. The City is home to Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi, who spent considerable time of his life in Ahmedabad. In addition to this the Heritage City houses tradition residential clusters called pols and hosts few of the supreme medieval Islamic Architecture.
Ahmedabad will always be remembered for the Gandhi-Era, the period that The Mahatma spent in the city and gave the famous landmark, that draws attention of the World, The Gandhi Ashram or Sabarmati Ashram, his residence knows as Hridaykunj. Other than this, the  City also houses hundreds of temples, mosques and other pilgrim spots that are renowned all over the World.

Once known as Manchester of India, the city famous for its textile mills has now become biggest industrial capital of Gujarat. The city will always remember the great dwellers like Sheth Ranchhodlal Chhotalal – who started the first textile mill, Sheth Shantidas Zaveri, and the leading industrialist Sheth Kasturbhai Lalbhai who have given major contribution in making the city flourishing.

From Swaminarayan Temples located in Kalupur to Sidi Syed Jali located in the heart of the city, the artistic carvings of the Temple and Jali are famous world over. Eminent leaders from all over the world have visited this Historic Heritage City of Ahmedabad, to get a glimpse of the marvel.  Festivals like Navaratri, Diwali, Kite Flying, Eid etc shows true color of the city. 

Religious Heritage Places

-Ahmad Shah`s Tomb
-Ahmed Shah`s Mosque
-Ambaji Temple
-Ashtapadji Temple
-Bala Hanuman
-Bhadrakali Temple
-Bhimnath mahadev
-Chintamani Parshvanath Derasar
-CNI Church
-Dariya Khan`s Tomb
-Dastur Khan`s Masjid
-Dwarkanath Haveli Temple
-Gita Mandir
-Haibatkhan`s Masjid
-Hathisingh Jain Temple
-Hatkeshwar Temple
-Isan`s Malik Mosque
-Jagannath Temple
-Jami Masjid
-Junagadh King Tomb
-Kala Ramji Mandir
-Kanch ki Masjid
-Kazi Mohmad Chisti`s Masjid
-Khetrapal Temple
-Magen Abraham Synagogue
-Mahalaxmi Temple
-Mahaveer Swami Derasar
-Manek Baba`s Mandir
-Masania Hanuman
-Muhafiz Khan\'s Mosque
-Parsi Agiyari
-Prachin Masjid
-Queen`s Mosque in Sarangpur
-Queen`s Tomb - Rani no Hajiro
-Qutbuddin Mosque
-Ranchhodraiji and purushottamraiji Mandir
-Rani Rupavati`s Mosque
-Rani Sipri`s Mosque & Tomb
-Sambhavnath Derasar
-Sambhavnath Derasar
-Sarkhej Roza
-Shah Khupai`s Masjid
-Shamala Parshvanath Derasar
-Shantinath ni Pol & Derasar
-Shreyanshnath Derasar
-Sidi Saeed’s Mosque
-Simandhar Swami Derasar
-Small Stone Masjid (Gumle Masjid)
-Swaminarayan Temple
-Vasupujya Swami Derasar
-Visa Hanuman
-Wajihuddin Alvi`s Tomb

Heritage Stepwells


-Adalaj Vav
-Amrit Varshini Vav
-Dada Harir`s Vav
-Jethabhai`s Stepwell
-Mata Bhawani`s Well

Heritage Gates and  Fort Wall


-Astodia Gate
-Bhadra Tower
-Dariya Pur Gate
-Delhi Gate
-Jamalpur Gate
-Kalulpur Gate
-Khanpur Wall
-Panch Kuwa Gate
-Premabhai Gate / Prem Darwaja
-Raipur Gate
-Sarangpur Gate
-Teen Darwaja or Tripolia Gate
-Three gates besides Bhadrakali temple


Residential Pols


-Akha Bhagat No Khancho
-Chaumukhji ni Khadki
-Desai ni Pol
-Doshiwada Ni Pol
-Kala Ramji Mandir
-Kavi Dalpatram Chowk
-Khara Kuva ni Pol
-Kuvavala Khancha
-Lambeshwar ni Pol and Derasar
-Muhurat Pol
-Nisha Pol
-Shantinath ni Pol & Derasar

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