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The Town Hall popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi Hall was originally named King Edward Hall when it was constructed in 1904. It is an attractive structure in Indo-Gothic style architecture comprising of domes and minarets. The awesome four-faced clock tower gives the building its distinctive appearance and ubiquitous name of Ghanta Ghar. |
The place has superbly furnished rooms with frescoed ceilings and gilded ornamental moldings. The large central hall can accommodate two thousand people at a time and is a major venue of art and cultural exhibitions. The Town Hall bustles with lots of activity in the form of fairs and exhibitions that get organized all year round.
With its children's park, temple and library, the Town hall is a popular spot with residents and tourists alike. A stopover to appreciate the Town Hall aesthetics is the highlight of a trip to Indore. The Town Hall is decidedly one of the more striking buildings in Indore city with a historic background, giving the city its heritage feel and look. Made in Seoni stone the red colored structure with its domes and staples are a landmark of Indore.
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