Ahmedabad 2 Chart |
Spectrum Chart - 642 : Ahmedabad 2 Chart
1. Amdavad Ni Gufa - Amdavad ni Gufa is an
underground art gallery in Ahmedabad, India. Designed by the
architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, it exhibits works of the Indian
artist Maqbool Fida Husain. The gallery represents a unique
juxtaposition of architecture and art. The cave-like underground
structure has a roof made of multiple interconnected domes, covered
with a mosaic of tiles. On the inside, irregular tree-like columns
support the domes.
2. SGVP International School – SGVP
International School is located on a 52 acre campus with all modern
facilities, offering education in English medium from Junior KG to
class XII. It is an all boys school.
3. Ellis Bridge - Ellis Bridge is a
century old heritage bridge situated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It
bridges the Western & Eastern parts of the city across the
Sabarmati river. This bowstring arch truss bridge was the first
bridge of Ahmedabad constructed in 1892. It was renamed as Swami
Vivekananda Bridge in 1997.
4. Jhulta Minar - Sidi Bashir Mosque was
located in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Due to its unique
construction, the minarates of mosque are also called Jhulta Minar or
Shaking Minarets. There are two minarets in the mosque, each of which
is three stories tall with carved balconies. A gentle shaking of
either minaret results in the other minaret vibrating after a few
seconds, though the connecting passage between them remains free of
vibration. The actual cause of this is not yet
known.
5. Sidi Saiyyed Ni Jali - Sidi Saiyyed Ni
Jali is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad. The mosque was
built in the last year of the existence of Sultanate of Gujarat. The
mosque is entirely arcuated and is famous for beautifully carved ten
stone latticework windows (jalis) on the side and rear arches. The
rear wall is filled with square stone pierced panels in geometrical
designs. Sidi Saiyyed Jali, the unofficial symbol of city of
Ahmedabad and the inspiration for the design of the logo of the
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
6. Kankaria Lake - Kankaria Lake is the
second biggest lake in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat. It is
located in the southern part of the city, in the Maninagar area. A
lakefront has been developed around it, which has many public
attractions such as a zoo, toy train, kids city, tethered balloon
ride, water rides, water park, food stalls and entertainment
facilities.
7. Jama Masjid - Jama Masjid is the most
splendid mosque of Ahmedabad, built in 1424 during the reign of Ahmed
Shah I. Built with yellow sandstone, the mosque complex is centred
on a large rectangular courtyard 75 m long and 66 m wide. the mosque
is situated outside Bhadra Fort area, along the south side of the
road extending from Teen Darwaza to Manek Chowk.
8. Law Garden - Law Garden is a public
garden in the city of Ahmedabad. The market outside the garden is
very famous for the handicraft goods sold by local people. The road
at the side of the garden is filled with street hawkers selling all
kinds of food items.
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