Darbargadh :
Darbargadh, on the bank of Machchu, is an orginal residence
of Morbi rulers. It can be reached by crossing an imposing
gate arcaded facade, now it is the only heritage hotel
at Morbi.
Mani Mandir :
Mani Mandir is a temple situated in the courtyard of
Wellingdon Secretariat. The images of Laxmi Narayan,
Mahakali, Ramchandraji, Radha- Krishna and Shiva are
worshiped in this temple. Mani Mandir is made out of
Jaipur stone with excellent workmanship and exquisitely
carved elements-arches, brackets, jalis,chhatris and
shikhara. Wellingdon Secretariat is an excellent example
of the application of principles of Rajput architecture
by master craftsmen, at the turn of the century.
The Suspension Bridge :
The Suspension Bridge, an engineering marvel built at
the turn of the century, reflects the progressive and
scientific nature of the rulers of Morbi. This was built
to give a unique identity to Morbi using the latest
technology available in those days in Europe. It is
1.25 m wide and spans 233 m on the Machchhu River connecting
Darbargadh Palace and Lakhdhirji Engineering College.
Green Chowk :
Green Chowk is a town square approached by series of
three gates. European town planning principles inspired
the creation of these gates as landmarks in the town.
The Nehru Gate is made out of stone using elements of
Rajput architecture with central clock tower, while
another one uses elements of western architecture and
is capped by a three-storyed cast iron frame structure
with a dome.
Art Deco Palace :
Art Deco Palace (1931-44 AD) is a marvelous example
of influence of last phase of art deco movement fo Europe,
It is poetry in granite, a low two storey in banded
horizontal fenestration, curves and bays, which resembles
the London underground stations of Charles Holden. The
palace has six drawing -rooms, six dining -rooms, and
fourteen bedrooms. The decorated subterranean bedroom,
with many erotic murals and a bathroom made from seashells
are also noteworthy.
Lakhdhirji Engineering College
:
Lakhdhirji Engineering College is housed in Nazarbag
Palace, a former residence of Morbi rulers. The other
places worth visiting at Morbi are: V C High School,
main Railway Station and Nazarbag Railway Station. |