Vadodara, popularly known as Baroda is located on the banks of the Vishwamitri River in the State of Gujarat. The city is famous for the its historical heritage. As the city shares its border with Maharashtra, the Marathi culture also finds prominence apart from the Gujarati culture. The city was dominated by various dynasties and this is evident from the historical monuments present in the city. Laxmi Vilas Palace, Pratap Vilas Palace, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, Aurobindo Ashram and the Walled city are the most prominent tourist spots of the city. It is one of the developed cities of the State and houses many modern-day shopping malls, theaters etc. The city also houses some of the famous universities and people from all over India comes here to study in these prestigious Universities.