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Shaniwar Wada

Palace fort·Pune

Begun in 1736

About Shaniwar Wada

Shaniwar Wada was begun in 1736 as a Peshwa palace; a fire in 1828 destroyed it, but the fortified walls and spiked doors remain (Pune district).

Why it's on our list

  • Daily light and music show

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Shaniwar Wada before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Shaniwar Wada are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest stations

  1. PendharN1101 km
  2. RBI ColonyN1102 km
  3. CBD BelapurN1102 km

Location

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