Vadodara | 18.08.2019 | 11:30 am ~ 01:00 pm

The Majestic Churches of Baroda

About the walk

This walk will take place in Fatehgunj. We will start at the Methodist Church on Fatehgunj Main Road. The church is a bright-red building and is located on one of the most busy streets of the city. After walking around the church, we will walk towards the Convent of Jesus and Mary, which is more than 75 years old. We will explore their campus and discuss how these institutions have helped contribute towards the cultural growth of the area. Afterwards, we will move towards the White Church, the oldest church in Gujarat, and discuss its architecture. We will end at the Church of Our Lady of the Forsaken, and explore the entire complex. Through the course of this walk, we will discuss how the existence of these churches makes Fatehgunj a vibrant and cosmopolitan area. 

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
11:15 am

About the walk

This walk will take place in Fatehgunj. We will start at the Methodist Church on Fatehgunj Main Road. The church is a bright-red building and is located on one of the most busy streets of the city. After walking around the church, we will walk towards the Convent of Jesus and Mary, which is more than 75 years old. We will explore their campus and discuss how these institutions have helped contribute towards the cultural growth of the area. Afterwards, we will move towards the White Church, the oldest church in Gujarat, and discuss its architecture. We will end at the Church of Our Lady of the Forsaken, and explore the entire complex. Through the course of this walk, we will discuss how the existence of these churches makes Fatehgunj a vibrant and cosmopolitan area. 

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Paripsa Pandya
Paripsa Pandya is a history and culture enthusiast from Baroda. She enjoys reading, writing, travelling and exploring new cuisines. She loves uncovering lesser known spots within a city and discovering a city’s beauty on foot. She maintains a food and travel blog to document my experiences. Paripsa is a graduate in economics and holds a post-graduate diploma in Advertising and Marketing Communications.

Meeting Time

11:15 AM

Meeting point

Outside the Red Church/Methodist Church, Fatehgunj Main Road

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

In case you are unable to attend after having registered, please send us an email.

Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • Flash photography may not be allowed at certain places.
  • Kindly wear comfortable shoes and carry an umbrella/raincoat.
  • There is no entry fee.
  • Parking facilities are available on Fatehgunj Main Road.