Tourist Places
Ashoka’s Rock Edicts
On the way to Girnar, there is a huge boulder, housed in a small roadside building, on which are fourteen Rock Edicts inscribed by Emperor Ashoka. As was the tradition of Kings of yore, in his quest to expand his empire, Ashoka fought fierce wars. |
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Maqbara
The older complex of maqbaras (mausoleoms) of the Nawabs of Junagadh, located near Chitkana chowk offer some remarkable 18th century architecture with vertical columns, delicate carved arches, cornices and domes in a range of sizes, the whole accentuated by a wealth of brilliant stone carvings. The newer complex, near the town gates, is even more impressive and attractive, besides being better maintained.
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Sakkarbaug Zoo
The zoo of Junagadh, the oldest zoo in Gujarat , is home to the famous Gir lions, tigers and leopards. This zoo was set up in 1863 AD by the Nawab, to save the Asiatic lion from extinction. Besides lions, there are also tigers, leopards, bears, jackals, wild ass, snakes and birds. An open zoo has also been developed over 500 acres of land.
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Somnath
Situated in Junagadh, near the port town of Veraval , Somnath is probably one of the best-known pilgrimage centers of Gujarat . It is is famous in the world for its Somnath temple. Best time to visit this place is between November to February. Somnath also known as Prabhas Patan has religious and historical significance.
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