How Ahmedabad’s legendary pols that make it a UNESCO World …
WEBMar 3, 2022 · These pols, a maze of narrow streets lined with densely packed houses, are the heart of Old Ahmedabad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are a unique model of community living where the residents share strong social ties.
Amdavadi Pols: The doors that still welcome you
WEBJul 9, 2017 · The 19th-century laureate Poet Dalpatram, notable for Gujarati and Sanskrit poems would welcome you to his house in the Kavi Dalpatram Chowk in Lambeshwar ni Pol, as he sits in the huge paved courtyard in the form of a glimmering bronze statue, installed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.
List of pols in Ahmedabad - Wikipedia
WEBA Pol (pronounced as pole) is a housing cluster which comprises many families of a particular group, linked by caste, profession, or religion. [1] [2] This is a list of Pols in the old walled city [1] of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India.
Of Pols & Chabutaras: Ahmedabad's Streets Are Steeped In …
WEBDec 17, 2023 · Explore the rich heritage of Ahmedabad's pols and chabutaras, self-contained neighborhoods with unique architecture and historical significance. Discover the mellow ambiance of a bygone era, threatened by modern development.
Pol (housing) - Wikipedia
WEBA pol (pronunciation ⓘ, pronounced as pole, Gujarati: પોળ) in India is a housing cluster which comprises many families of a particular group, linked by caste, profession, or religion. Pols are typical of urban centres in Gujarat especially of Old Ahmedabad.
Pols in the Walled City of Ahmedabad - Paper Planes
WEBOct 14, 2022 · These residential precincts are not ordinary sights, but bastions of Ahmedabad’s heritage. They’re called pols, and they hold the city’s storied past. Entering a pol can be a cinematic experience. Everywhere …
A peek into the heartbeat of the Walled City of Ahmedabad: The ...
WEBApr 4, 2024 · Step into the heart of Ahmedabad through its ancient Pols – narrow lanes that transport you to the city's roots. Lace up for a revealing walk as we explore the creation and evolution of these alleys.
WEBJul 30, 2020 · Pol houses have been built around 300-400 years back and declared as a world heritage building by UNESCO in 2017 and situated in the old walled city of Ahmedabad.
Traditional Pol Houses of Ahmedabad: An Overview
WEBAug 1, 2020 · There is a concept of sharing walls in Pol houses, which is very economical. The Pol houses rarely have front and rear open space, and the courtyard is the only open space. It provides light...
Traditional Pol Houses of Ahmedabad: An Overview - Academia.edu
WEBPol houses' urban settlement is very compact; streets are narrow to create shade in summers, length of the street is very less for natural pedestrian movement, one Pol consists of 45-50 houses, so community interaction is effortless.