Vadodara Tourism Information

Vadodara city is situated at Gujarat state in India, also known as Baroda. Vadodara is a beautiful tourist city with palaces, museums, parks, and temples. Vadodara city is also known as the Sanskari Nagri (Cultural Capital of Gujarat). Vadodara was formally the capital city of Gaekwar state. Vadodara is well connected to the all over India by air, train, and road.

History of Vadodara:

according to archaeological finding, in 9th century this place was a small town called Ankottaka. Later the area came under the territory of Mughals. But after 1734 Baroda continued to be in the hands of the Gaekwars till the 1949.

Vadodara Tourist Attractions

Vadodara has some finest monuments in his credit and these credits are a major center of tourist attraction in the city. Some major tourist attractions of Vadodara included.

Laxmi Vilas Palace:

Laxmi Vilas Palace is one of the grandest Palaces in India. This Palace was the official residence of the erstwhile Maharajahs of Baroda. This Palace was designed by the British architect Major Mant and Chisolm. The Palace still has impressive interiors like Italian marble, Venetian glass, crystal chandeliers, and mosaic from different counties of the world.