Calico Dome, Ahmedabad

Name: Calico Dome
Address: Ahmedabad, India

#80 among attractions in Ahmedabad

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The Calico Dome, also known as Calico-shop Dome, was a geodesic dome on Relief Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Designed by Gira Sarabhai and Gautam Sarabhai, with an inspiration from Buckminster Fuller's works, it was a combined showroom and shop for Calico Mills. It was inaugurated in 1963 and fell into disrepair when mills was closed in 1990s. It later collapsed. As of 2019, it is being reconstructed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation as an industrial heritage site. ()

Demolished: 2001Coordinates: 23°1'42"N, 72°35'30"E

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Calico Dome – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jama Masjid, Hutheesing Jain Temple, Teen Darwaza, Bhadra Fort.

0.4 miSW
Mosque, Historical place
Jama Masjid, Ahmedabad
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0.9 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Hutheesing Jain Temple, Ahmedabad
23 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Ahmedabad, the Hutheesing Jain Temple stands as a serene oasis of spirituality and architectural splendor. This exquisite temple, dedicated to Dharmanatha, the fifteenth Jain Tirthankara, is a pinnacle of Jain devotional artistry...
0.5 miSW
Historical place, City gate
Teen Darwaza, Ahmedabad
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ahmedabad, India, Teen Darwaza stands as a historical gateway to the city's illustrious past. This majestic city gate is a testament to the architectural prowess and cultural significance of the region.
0.7 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Bhadra Fort, Ahmedabad
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ahmedabad, India, Bhadra Fort stands as a testament to the city's historical grandeur and architectural finesse. This majestic fort, with its origins dating back to 1411 AD, was built by Sultan Ahmad Shah I, the founder of Ahmedabad.
0.4 miSW
Tomb
Ahmed Shah's Tomb, Ahmedabad
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ahmedabad, India, lies the historical Ahmed Shah's Tomb, a testament to the city's rich cultural past. This revered site holds the remains of Sultan Ahmed Shah I, the founder of Ahmedabad, and serves as a significant landmark for both historians...
0.7 miW
Famed 1573 mosque with intricate carving
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Ahmedabad
18 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Ahmedabad, India, the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque stands as a resplendent testament to the architectural ingenuity and spiritual heritage of the region. Constructed in 1573, this revered mosque is renowned for its intricate lattice stone work...
~670 ftN
Temple, Historical place
Kalupur Swaminarayan Mandir, Ahmedabad
4 min walk • The Kalupur Swaminarayan Mandir stands as a testament to the spiritual heart of Ahmedabad, India. This historic temple, a beacon of devotion and architectural splendor, is an important shrine for followers of the Swaminarayan faith.
~1860 ftSW
Tomb
Rani no Hajiro, Ahmedabad
9 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Ahmedabad, India, lies a historical gem known as Rani no Hajiro, also commonly referred to as the Mughalai Bibi's Tomb. This serene complex serves as the final resting place for the queens of the royal household of Ahmedabad.
0.7 miS
Mosque
Muhafiz Khan Mosque, Ahmedabad
19 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Ahmedabad, the Muhafiz Khan Mosque stands as a testament to the rich cultural and architectural heritage of the region. This historical mosque, located in the heart of the old city, is often overshadowed by more famous landmarks but...
0.8 miS
Mosque
Rani Sipri's Mosque, Ahmedabad
20 min walk • Rani Sipri's Mosque, also known as Masjid-e-Nagina, is an architectural marvel nestled in the bustling city of Ahmedabad, India. This historic mosque was constructed in the year 1514 by Queen Sipri, the wife of Sultan Mahmud Begada, and is renowned for its exquisite...
0.7 miSW
Synagogue
Magen Abraham Synagogue, Ahmedabad
17 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling city of Ahmedabad, India, the Magen Abraham Synagogue stands as an emblem of the city's rich multicultural tapestry and historical coexistence. Established in 1933, this synagogue is not only an important place of worship for the local...

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Which popular attractions are close to Calico Dome?

Nearby attractions include Kalupur Swaminarayan Mandir, Ahmedabad (4 min walk), Rani no Hajiro, Ahmedabad (9 min walk), Hazrat Pir Mohammad Shah Library, Ahmedabad (10 min walk), Manek Chowk, Ahmedabad (10 min walk).

How to get to Calico Dome by public transport?

The nearest stations to Calico Dome:

Train

Ahmedabad Junction (16 min walk)
Ahmedabad Station (18 min walk)

Bus

Kalupur Bus stop (16 min walk)
Lal Darwaja AMTS Bus Stop (23 min walk)