Situated on the banks of the river Vishwamitri, Baroda is a city that went through several name changes. Once called Chandravati after its ruler Raja Chandan,
it was later changed to Viravati, the home of the brave, and then Vadpatra because of the abundance of banyan trees on the banks of the earlier mentioned river. From Vadpatra it resulted to its present name Baroda or Vadodara.
It was the capital of one of the most powerful princely state prior to independence and is a pleasant, medium sized city with some interesting museums and art galleries and a fine park. It is also known as the city of Arches, Domes, Colourful Gardens Fountains, Supreme Education and ever increasing Industries.
Although it is main industrial city in Gujarat, it still shows a legacy of the Gaekwads, who once ruled in Vadadora and made it into their own capital and gave the city a second name, Baroda, which is still occasionally used these days.
Several impressive palaces such as the Laxmi Vilas and the Pratap Palace can be found here. A handful of impressive museums have also been erected here. Worth visiting are the Baroda museum and its picture gallery.
Vadodara is a well known city of Gujarat where you can find the blend of cultural heritage and historical importance. The tourist attractions of Vadodara can make your trip worthwhile. In fact, Vadodara is a major tourist zone with stress to catholicity modern outlook and its cosmopolitan culture.
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