The modern city of Vadodara is fitting tribute to late Shri Sayaji Rao Gaekwad.

It was the dream of this able administrator to make Vadodara, an educational, Industrial and commercial center and today's Vadodara stands as a monument to his farsighted vision. The city has giant industrial complexes and public undertakings like the Gujarat Refinery, IPCL, GSFC, and the Heavy Water Project of the Atomic Energy Commission.

The other places of visits are Laxmi Vilsas Palace - one of the buildings of the city, Major Mant, the state Architect of Maharaja Sayaji Rao III, Designed  it. The constructions of this palsce continued for 12 years at the cost of Rs 60 lakhs. The place worth visiting  are: Palace Museum, Pratap Vilas Palace, Makarpura Palace, M S University, Kirti Mandir, Sayaji, Bagh, Vadodara Museum and Pecture Gallery, EME temple, Susagar Lake, Ajwa and Nimeta Gardens.

Vadodara has a rich and a varied historical background. It has changed its name several times. First it was named ' Chandravati, then 'Viravati' and later known as 'Vadpatra'. It is now called Vadodara. It is situated on both the banks of river Vishwamitri in Gujarat State.

Sayajirao Gaekwad III (1875 - 1939 AD) had the vision to make the city a center for Education, Industries and Commerce. The city has many tourist spots, like, Palace, Museum, Art Gallery, Parks, University, and Gardens. It also has large-scale industries.