Nana Wada, Pune

Day: Monday To Sunday
Time: 08:00 AM To 08:00 PM
About

Nana wada is made largely of timber, and has arches among other decorations. The balconies have wooden railings, the timber ceiling has a carved pattern running across it, and the columns in the front room are shaped like cypress trees. Built in 1780 by Nana Phadnavis, the chief administrative officer of the Peshwas, the Nana wada is one of the oldest heritage sites in the city which is a glimpse of the Peshwa age. The Nana wada is located close to the Shaniwar wada next to Vasant theatre. Nana Phadnavis served the Maratha dynasty for a long time under four rulers in succession. After the death of Madhavrao Peshwa, the Maratha empire sustained its glory and grew in power under the leadership of Nana Phadnavis. One can see original architectural features still intact at Nana wada. Nana wada is made largely of timber, and has arches among other decorations. The balconies have wooden railings, the timber ceiling has a carved pattern running across it, and the columns in the front room are shaped like cypress trees. The faded wall paintings are hardly visible now.

The wada currently houses a municipal school and a municipal office of old records. Restoration of some parts has been undertaken to bring back the wada’s glory. Nana also built another wada at Menavali near Wai, which is considered to be the perfect example of wada architecture.