Older buildings in Khambhat, India tended to be very close to one another and walkways between the structures were quite narrow. The walkways were meant for only pedestrians and never anticipated vehicles.
Narrow Walkways
Narrow Walkways
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History in Khambhat, India
Khambhat, in east-central Gujarat state, west-central India, lies at the head of the Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay) and the mouth of the Mahi River.
The town was mentioned in 1293 by the Venetian traveler Marco Polo, who referred to it as a busy port. It was still a prosperous port in the late 15th century, when Muslims controlled Gujarat. As the gulf silted up, however, the port became insignificant. The town was the capital of the princely state of Cambay, which was incorporated into Kaira (later Kheda) district in 1949.
There are several structures from the past, including this building, that display architecture from that era.
A Building from the Past in Khambhat
Clock Tower in Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden is a small market town in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. It is notable for its elegant terraced High Street, dating from the 14th century to the 17th century. An attractive building with a clock tower sits on High Street.
Clock Tower Chipping Campden
Modern Cars in Older Buildings
An interesting paradox – seeing modern cars in old, stone-faced buildings in England!
Modern Cars in Older Buildings
Unique Architecture in Oxford
Oriel College is the fifth oldest of the University of Oxford’s constituent colleges, founded in 1326. The majority of Oriel’s buildings date from the 17th century onward.
Oriel College
The Peckwater Quadrangle (known as “Peck” to students) is one of the quadrangles of Christ Church, Oxford, England.
The Peckwater Quadrangle
Christ Church Oxford
Founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII, it is one of the larger colleges of the University of Oxford. Christ Church has a number of architecturally significant buildings including Tom Tower (designed by Sir Christopher Wren) and Tom Quad (the largest quadrangle in Oxford.
Christ Church Oxford Courtyard
Crazy Reflections
The reflections on glass completely distort a building in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina
Crazy Reflections
