Located in the state of Gujarat, Bhuj is located in northwest Gujarat, about 400 km from Ahmedabad and the state capital Gandhinagar. It is counted as the second largest city of Kutch. This place is also very important from the point of view of business. Whenever people go to visit Gujarat, they plan to visit Bhuj.
There are many historical places here, which attract visitors. Many architectural sites from the era of Naga chiefs, Rajputs, Sultans and the British Raj can be seen in Bhuj. Apart from this, many museums are also located here, which provide you with detailed information about Bhuj and Gujarat.
So, if you do not just want to visit Gujarat, but also want to get a detailed idea about it, then you must visit these museums as well. So, today in this article we are telling you about some museums located in Bhuj-
Prag Mahal Museum
This museum was designed by Colonel Henry St. Wilkins in the Italian Gothic style. Its construction was completed in 1879. Italian marble and Rajasthani sandstone have been used in this palace. One can also see beautiful carvings on the walls along with beautiful paintings on the jharokhas and splendid jali work. The Main Hall of this palace has many preserved animal skins, while the Durbar Hall has chandeliers and classical statues.
This grand Prag Mahal has the second-highest clock tower in the country, from where one can get a spectacular view of Bhuj city. Among the places of interest in Bhuj is a part of the palace which has been converted into a museum, which displays the records and personal belongings of the royal family.
Kutch Museum
This Kutch Museum was built by MaharaoKhengarji in 1877. It is the oldest museum in Gujarat and is known for its collection of extant Kutchi script and ancient coins. Many rare items are kept in the museum. It has the world's most incredible collection of Kshatrapa inscriptions and examples of the now-extinct Kutchi script. A section of the museum is dedicated to the unique tribal culture.
VandeMataram Memorial
VandeMataram Memorial is a famous museum in Bhuj and a large number of tourists come here to visit. This museum was mainly built to honour and commemorate the sacrifices made by the soldiers during the Revolt of 1857 and the freedom movement of 1947.
There are about 17 rooms in this museum. Apart from this, there is also a park and a magnificent statue of Mother India. If you are visiting Bhuj with your family, then you must visit the VandeMataram Memorial Museum. Also, it is a great place to visit for people of all age groups.
Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum
Smritivan is a huge place, covering a vast area of about 470 acres. It is situated on the outskirts of Bhuj at BhujioDungar. The memorial has a sun-point which offers amazing views of the city, sunrise and sunset from the top of BhujioDungar.
The memorial also includes the world's largest Miyawaki forest with over 3 lakh plants, which is spread throughout the memorial, so it is a different experience when you visit here. The Smritivan Earthquake Museum is 11,500 square meters in size, consisting of 7 separate blocks.
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