Architecture in Pune

Discover 16 places to experience unusual architecture in Pune.

Taljai Mansion

The crumbling ruins of an old stone mansion sit atop a hill in the middle of Pune.

Parvati Nandan Ganpati Temple

This 17th-century temple gave the area of Ganeshkhind its name.

Ohel David Synagogue

Said to be the largest synagogue built in India.

Church of the Holy Name

This 19th-century church is famous for its iconic 130-foot tall bell tower with eight bells.

Lal Mahal

Lal Mahal

A historic palace in the center of Pune where the founder of the Maratha Empire spent his formative years.

Tulshibaug Ram Temple

The 18th-century temple was once the tallest structure in Pune, and surrounded by a garden of tulsi.

Shree Nageshwar Shiva Temple

This 700-year-old temple is one of the city's oldest.

The Old Gate of Vaibhaveshwar Navagraha Temple

The Old Gate of Vaibhaveshwar Navagraha Temple

On the Mutha riverbank near the center of Pune stands a centuries-old temple with a fascinating old stone entrance.

The Nizam's Guest House

This stately building once housed the office of the university for a brief period of time.

Nagarkar Wada

Nagarkar Wada

A 19th-century mansion with a Gothic entrance in the center of Pune.

Pune Nagar Vachan Mandir

Pune Nagar Vachan Mandir

The oldest library in Pune.

Vishrambaug Wada

Spread across an area of 20,000 square feet, the grand mansion is a fine example of Peshwa architecture.

Trishund Ganpati Temple

This basalt temple in the center of Pune was built more than 250 years ago.

Nana Wada

Nana Wada

A combination of Peshwa and British Gothic Revival architecture.

Emblems of the Erstwhile Governors

Emblems of the Erstwhile Governors

These stone carvings represent the various governors that once ruled Mumbai.

Mahadji Shinde Chhatri

Mahadji Shinde Chhatri

A magnificent work of architecture designed to honor a former military leader.