A walk to find out what makes Ahmedabad a World Heritage City

Sep 23, 2017

07:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Jami mosque entrance near Teen Darwaza, Gandhi Road

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2017-09-23 07:15:00 2017-09-23 10:00:00 Asia/Kolkata A walk to find out what makes Ahmedabad a World Heritage City Come, embark on a stroll that reveals what makes Ahmedabad deserve the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage City status to join the ranks of cities like Paris, Vienna, Cairo, Brussels, Rome, and Edinburgh. Is it the magnificence of the Islamic monuments or the exquisite Jain derasars perched at every nook and corner of the city? Or, is it the pol architecture of Old Ahmedabad, containing these and other temples of various faiths—the Swaminarayan, the Vaishnavas, the Mahadev temples—that impressed the UNESCO jury? Come and know why we, Amdavadis, should value our indigenous heritage (our ‘vaarso’) better and beyond its tangible aspects. We walk the talk on this. Starting with understanding the unique Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, clubbed with a walk in the maze of narrow streets to explore the very thoughtful, vernacular architecture of the pols of Ahmedabad. Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017 Duration: 7:15 am – 10 am Meeting time: 7:00 am Meeting point: Jami mosque entrance near Teen Darwaza, Gandhi Road Walk led by Meghna Sheth Gandhi, founder of H2 oasis, ‘the History & Heritage Oasis’. Things to keep in mind: ● Mandatory registration closes after 25 entries. Steps for registration: 1. Please like and share the page to register. 2. Fill the form to confirm your registration. (Link to the registration form: https://goo.gl/5euy6V ) If you are unable to attend the walk after having registered, please inform us over an email or a text message. Phone: 8155088833 (Meghna Sheth Gandhi) Email: walks@sahapedia.org • This guided tour is free. • Ample parking space is available near the Jami mosque. • Children above nine years of age are also welcome accompanied by an adult. • Photography is allowed at most places. • Avoid wearing black clothes or shorts; the garment should cover the knees. • Wear comfortable footwear, avoid leather wear, slip-ons are recommended. • Carry drinking water. Source: Facebook Jami mosque entrance near Teen Darwaza, Gandhi Road Creativeyatra.com info@creativeyatra.com

Come, embark on a stroll that reveals what makes Ahmedabad deserve the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage City status to join the ranks of cities like Paris, Vienna, Cairo, Brussels, Rome, and Edinburgh. Is it the magnificence of the Islamic monuments or the exquisite Jain derasars perched at every nook and corner of the city? Or, is it the pol architecture of Old Ahmedabad, containing these and other temples of various faiths—the Swaminarayan, the Vaishnavas, the Mahadev temples—that impressed the UNESCO jury? Come and know why we, Amdavadis, should value our indigenous heritage (our ‘vaarso’) better and beyond its tangible aspects.

We walk the talk on this. Starting with understanding the unique Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, clubbed with a walk in the maze of narrow streets to explore the very thoughtful, vernacular architecture of the pols of Ahmedabad.

Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Duration: 7:15 am – 10 am
Meeting time: 7:00 am
Meeting point: Jami mosque entrance near Teen Darwaza, Gandhi Road
Walk led by Meghna Sheth Gandhi, founder of H2 oasis, ‘the History & Heritage Oasis’.

Things to keep in mind:
● Mandatory registration closes after 25 entries.

Steps for registration:
1. Please like and share the page to register.
2. Fill the form to confirm your registration.
(Link to the registration form: https://goo.gl/5euy6V )

If you are unable to attend the walk after having registered, please inform us over an email or a text message.

Phone: 8155088833 (Meghna Sheth Gandhi)
Email: walks@sahapedia.org

• This guided tour is free.
• Ample parking space is available near the Jami mosque.
• Children above nine years of age are also welcome accompanied by an adult.
• Photography is allowed at most places.
• Avoid wearing black clothes or shorts; the garment should cover the knees.
• Wear comfortable footwear, avoid leather wear, slip-ons are recommended.
• Carry drinking water.

Source: Facebook