Vijay Vilas Palace
Vijay Vilas Palace is one of the main attractions of Mandvi. It is a splendid monument set amidst sprawling gardens and dotted by a number of marble fountains. The palace was constructed by Rao Pragmalji and designed by a Jaipur architect. Vijay Vilas Palace was built in the year 1920 AD. It contains all the elements of Rajput style of architecture and is a must visit destination.
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The Vijay Vilas Palace has its own private veacg, maintained in an eco-friendly manner to preserve its priestine beauty. For these reasons, this palace has been used as the setting in many Hindi films and has now become a popular tourist destination.
Mandvi Beach
Another hot spot here is the Private beach of the Vijay Vilas Palace. It is maintained by the tourism department. Consequently, it has been the location for many film shootings. The pristine beauty of the beach is a huge crowd puller.
Other Places of Interest
The girls' high school built by Rao Lakhpat (1741-60 AD) and a light house are also worth seeing. The school was a former palace and is a replica of the Aina Mahal of Bhuj. It is adorned with intricate stone carvings. There is also a wind farm on a picturesque beach nearby. The Swami Narayan Temple is also a popular tourist spot with bright painted exterior and elaborate plaster decorations. Other interesting religious buildings at Mandvi are the Vaishnav Temple at Sundarvan, Rameshwar Temple, Laxmi-Narayan Temple, Swami Narayan Temple, Jami Mosque.
Mandvi has some very beautiful houses belonging to rich merchants with stone carving and plaster decorations. Their architectural style reflects the fusion of Indian and European styles of architecture. The Swami Narayan Temple is also such an example with its brightly painted exterior and elaborate plaster decorations.
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