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[[File:GANDHI ASHRAM 03.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Gandhi Ashram]]
[[File:GANDHI ASHRAM 03.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Gandhi Ashram]]
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'''Gandhi Aashram''' Located near Vadaj on Ashram Road, the Sabarmati Aashram was once house of Mahatma Gandhi. The ashram was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1915, and today without doubt, it is the biggest tourist attraction in Ahmedabad. It lies on the tranquil stretch of the Sabarmati river and was referred to as the Satyagraha Ashram during the lifetime of the Mahatma. It was from here, that the Mahatma began his famous 'Dandi March' in 1930 to protest against the Salt Tax imposed by the British. One can
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| content=the Sabarmati Aashram was once house of Mahatma Gandhi. The ashram was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1915, and today without doubt, it is the biggest tourist attraction in Ahmedabad. It lies on the tranquil stretch of the Sabarmati river and was referred to as the Satyagraha Ashram during the lifetime of the Mahatma. It was from here, that the Mahatma began his famous 'Dandi March' in 1930 to protest against the Salt Tax imposed by the British. One can see the three wise monkeys and many more of Gandhiji's teachings at the ashram premises. The ashram today continues the work started by Mahatma and houses a handicrafts centre, a handmade paper factory and a spinning wheel factory. Besides, there are several other attractions for the tourist.
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[[File:Motera Stadium Ahmedabad Panorama.jpg|thumbnail|800px|center|Sardar Patel Gujarat International Cricket Stadium, Motera]]
[[File:Motera Stadium Ahmedabad Panorama.jpg|thumbnail|800px|center|Sardar Patel Gujarat International Cricket Stadium, Motera]]
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'''Motera Stadium''' Located in Motera, Sardar Patel Gujarat Cricket Stadium is an international cricket stadium. Several matches have been played here and most of the important matches in Gujarat are held here. Watching Team India play here is a wonderful sight as thousands of fans cheer for them.
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| content=Located in Motera, Sardar Patel Gujarat Cricket Stadium is an international cricket stadium. Several matches have been played here and most of the important matches in Gujarat are held here. Watching Team India play here is a wonderful sight as thousands of fans cheer for them.
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| content=(mosque). It is amongst the most popular tourist sights in the city. Built of yellow sandstone this mosque stands on 260 pillars which support 15 domes at varying elevations. The mosque was built by Ahmad Shah in 1423. It is easily accessible as it stands in the centre of the old city. This imposing structure reflects the Muslim architecture of that period.
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* '''Jama Masjid''', (mosque). It is amongst the most popular tourist sights in the city. Built of yellow sandstone this mosque stands on 260 pillars which support 15 domes at varying elevations. The mosque was built by Ahmad Shah in 1423. It is easily accessible as it stands in the centre of the old city. This imposing structure reflects the Muslim architecture of that period.
[[File:Ahmedabad Jama Masjid 2.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Jama Masjid]]
[[File:Ahmedabad Jama Masjid 2.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Jama Masjid]]
[[File:Ahmedabad Jama Masjid pillars.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Jama Masjid pillars]]
[[File:Ahmedabad Jama Masjid pillars.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Jama Masjid pillars]]
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'''Amdavad ni Gufa''' (Caves of Ahmedabad) is an underground art gallery near Gujarat University in Navrangpura. Designed by the architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, it exhibits works of the Indian artist Maqbool Fida Hussain. The gallery represents a unique juxtaposition of architecture and art. There are facilities for special painting exhibitions and for projecting films. Gardens and Zen café are located above ground.
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| content= is an underground art gallery near Gujarat University in Navrangpura. Designed by the architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, it exhibits works of the Indian artist Maqbool Fida Hussain. The gallery represents a unique juxtaposition of architecture and art. There are facilities for special painting exhibitions and for projecting films. Gardens and Zen café are located above ground.
[[File:Amdavad ni Gufa, Ahmedabad.JPG|thumbnail|right|300px|Amadavad ni Gufa (Caves of Ahmedabad), Navrangpura]]
[[File:Amdavad ni Gufa, Ahmedabad.JPG|thumbnail|right|300px|Amadavad ni Gufa (Caves of Ahmedabad), Navrangpura]]
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'''Law Garden''', Considered the main center of activity in Ahmedabad, one can purchase handcrafts and traditional Gujarati outfits, amongst other things.
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'''Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum''', It is one of the best arts displaying museum in city. It has a wide collection of Indian miniature paintings, stone sculptures, terracotta, paintings of Tagore, art of Nepal and Tibet, bronzes, textiles, wood work, cloth paintings, metal sculptures, coins. A must
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| content=It is one of the best arts displaying museum in city. It has a wide collection of Indian miniature paintings, stone sculptures, terracotta, paintings of Tagore, art of Nepal and Tibet, bronzes, textiles, wood work, cloth paintings, metal sculptures, coins. A must see museum in Ahmedabad city.
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'''L. D. Institute of Indology''', Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute of Indology was established in Ahmedabad by Muni Shri Punyavijayji and Shri Kasturbhai Lalbhai. The museum houses priceless collection of books, manuscripts and other reference material from ancient India.The museum is a treasure trove of manuscripts relating to Jainism. In all there are about 45,000 printed books with 75,000 manuscripts including out of which 500 are illustrated ones. These documents from the past cover a wide range of subjects like Vedas, Agamas, Buddhism, Tantras, Jain Darshana, System of Indian Philoshy, Jaina Philoshpy, Grammar and Poetics etc.The institute has also published seven volumes of catalogues in languages like Hindi, Sanskrit, Old Gujrati, Prakrit and Rajasthani. The institute also conducts periodical workshops on manuscriptology and paleography. It can be learning experience if you get to attend these workshop.
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| content=Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute of Indology was established in Ahmedabad by Muni Shri Punyavijayji and Shri Kasturbhai Lalbhai. The museum houses priceless collection of books, manuscripts and other reference material from ancient India.The museum is a treasure trove of manuscripts relating to Jainism. In all there are about 45,000 printed books with 75,000 manuscripts including out of which 500 are illustrated ones. These documents from the past cover a wide range of subjects like Vedas, Agamas, Buddhism, Tantras, Jain Darshana, System of Indian Philoshy, Jaina Philoshpy, Grammar and Poetics etc.The institute has also published seven volumes of catalogues in languages like Hindi, Sanskrit, Old Gujrati, Prakrit and Rajasthani. The institute also conducts periodical workshops on manuscriptology and paleography. It can be learning experience if you get to attend these workshop.
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'''Veechar Utensil Museum''', the only museum in the country showcasing over 3000 utensils used by the various households in India. It's a personal collection of Mr. Surendra Patel who has curated and designed the museum. The museum is a part of Vishalla, a restaurant serving ethnic Gujarati Food. It's a magnificent museum showcasing a very different culture of India.
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[[File:Parimal Garden.jpg|thumbnail|right|Parimal Garden, C G Road]]
[[File:Parimal Garden.jpg|thumbnail|right|Parimal Garden, C G Road]]
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'''Parimal Garden''' Located near C G Road, Gulbai Tekra. A public park with nice green surroundings. A good place to jog and relax.
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[[File:Sanskar Kendra Museum.JPG|thumbnail|right|Sanskar Kendra Museum]]
[[File:Sanskar Kendra Museum.JPG|thumbnail|right|Sanskar Kendra Museum]]
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'''Sanskar Kendra''' Located near National Institute of Design, it is a history, art and cultural museum dedicated to Ahmedabad. It has small separate kite museum, one of a kind in India. The building was designed by French architect Le Corbusier and was originally intended as a cultural center with roof top garden.
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| content= it is a history, art and cultural museum dedicated to Ahmedabad. It has small separate kite museum, one of a kind in India. The building was designed by French architect Le Corbusier and was originally intended as a cultural center with roof top garden.
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