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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.
Nazarbaug Palace or Nazar Bāgh Palace was the Gaekwad's royal palace in the city of Vadodara, Gujarat state, western India. Located in the heart of the city, the palace was built by Malhar Rao Gaekwad in 1871. Considered to be the oldest palace in Baroda, in its later years it was used as a treasury and was still the first choice of the royal family for conducting large-scale ceremonies, including the coronation of Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad III.
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One of the oldest public libraries in India.
One of the few survived gateways to the old city.
Temple of Justice
A building designed in a grand Byzantine architectural style. It now serves as the District Court of Vadodara.
Dance shows, and musical events
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.