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One of the few survived gateways to the old city.
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a former royal guesthouse now converted into the Railway Staff college. The palace is scheduled to be demolished in early 2015.
One of the oldest public libraries in India.
Temple of Justice
A building designed in a grand Byzantine architectural style. It now serves as the District Court of Vadodara.
Chand Talao
Built in the 18th century, the Sursagar is also known as Chand Talao. It marks the center of the city of Vadodara, surrounded by the thrum of commerce in the Old City. A tall statue of Lord Shiva, which is lit up on Maha Shivratri, works as a veritable beacon over the lake. The perennial lake has several gates at the bottom that are opened in case of overflooding. The water then pours into the Vishvamitra River. In 2023, the statue was covered in gold weighing 17.5 kg worth approximately ₹12 crores.
Sursagar Talav
This artificial lake has a huge gold plated statue of Shiva in the middle of it. The statue is lit with lights during the Mahashivratri festival which takes place in February or March every year.