"Experience royal heritage in architectural splendor."
Nazarbaug Palace was a well-known name in the list of the tourist destinations in the Indian state of Gujarat. This palace was located in Vadodara city and served as the erstwhile residence of the royal family of Gaekwads. It was built by Malhar Rao Gaekwad in the year 1721 and was known as the oldest palace in Vadodara.
It Is Known For:-
1) Nazarbaug Palace was the oldest palace in the city of Vadodara and it was built in the year 1721.
2) The palace stood in the Gujarati style of architecture with arcs on every door.
3) It was used by the royals for different occasions. It also housed the guns made up of gold and silver with each weighing over 100 kg.
4) In the year 1927, this palace served as a home to the precious jewels and had a collection of the jewelry with a net worth of ten billion dollars. The jewelry was auctioned as there were no heirs left.
5) The interiors of the palace were lavishing and were adorned with the paintings of the Japanese, European, Chinese, and Indian artists. All these paintings were auctioned as well to the millionaires.
Best Time To Visit:-
Visiting this place is not worthy anymore because the palace was demolished for the construction of the mall and some shopping complexes. The garden around it is now used as a parking for the vehicles.
Watch Out!
At present, there are numerous shops were the palace existed. One can visit those shops for purchasing the different items.
Reaching There:-
Vadodara city is well-connected to all major roadways, railways, and airways. Such connectivity makes it convenient for the travelers to reach the site easily via express trains, state-run buses, and flights.
Nearest Railway Station:- Vadodara Junction
Nearest Airport:- Vadodara Airport
