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Shaniwar Wada

Pune, India
Ranked #25 of 53 attractions in Pune
3.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
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Bangalore
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

If you are a lover of forts, then you can spend an evening here. You can see the ruins of the fort and take a stroll in the garden. The fort is in poor state and is not taken care of much. Heard there was a show of some kind, but couldn't attend it. Not much worth spending your time... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Like most historic attractions in Pune there is a lack of financial investment in these sites, and so they are left to ruin. It is a great place to go to see the beautiful entrance doors, to escape the noise and busyness of Pune in the grounds and to get good views f the surrounding streets from the fort upper... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Although ruined due to the great fire, hardly any internal structures are remaining. But whatever is standing gives proof of the superb architecture and foresight of the builders. This was more than a home of a famous family, for almost a century it was the ruling seat of the country. But what they achieved in public arena was all but... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

People are seen Piccing and Spitting all over , the Corners ar filled with Couples Smooching and rubbing their lust over each other , there is no Display higliting the Details of the monument, Hawkers are irritating , Cleaning excercise never take care off .... whats more , Collage Heros are seen aheving party time with Smoke screen and Beer... More

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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It's actually such a beautiful place but treated so shabbily by authorities and residents alike! More

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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Needs maintenance and more funds from the Pune administration. Can be skipped from the sightseeing list. More

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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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The British feared it to be a gathering point of possible revival of the Maratha Raj! They were happy, three of its remaining stories were destroyed by fire.The Central Govt. at Delhi has always been suspicious of the Marathas,down from J.M. Nehru down to Sonia Gandhi, lest they establish their hegemony in Delhi as they ceratinly did during the last... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Awesome!! Awesome!! Awesome!! Do I need to say more :-) Relive the history. More

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Faridabad, India
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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There is nothing much to see inside Shaniwar Wada except for gardens. All structures inside it are broken. The entrance gate is grand and picture perfect for poster. The gardens are maintained well. You will not see many tourists here but yes you can see children playing and its kind of meeting place for love birds. Which is a bit... More

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Bangalore, India
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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This place has a grand door and nothing else. The Palace was completly burnt down in fire so there is nothing there apart from the Grand door and the surrounding wall of the Palace. Completly avaoidable as theer is nothing. Being at the heart of the city you will find the usual children playing there, couples trying to kill time... More

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