Bangalore ,popularly known as the “garden city” has numerous places to see which includes, historical monuments, beautiful parks and gardens ,temples and much more.Bangalore offers a perfect trip to spend your vacation with your friend and family.
Monuments in Bangalore-
Vidhan Soudha-
Bangalore trip- famous places in india- vidhan soudhaThis place was built in 1956 and is the Legislative House of state of Karnatka. The building has been constructed in neo-dravidian style and is one of the most imposing structures in India. The sight of this building is worth seeing on sundays between 7 pm- 8 pm when it fully illuminated. It was conceived and executed by Kengal Hanumanthaiah, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka in 1956.
One of the interesting feature of this building in grand stairs in its front. The grand stairs has a flight of forty-five steps 62 m (204 ft) wide 21 m (70 ft) deep giving a direct access to the foyer of first floor leading to an Assembly Chamber.
Vikaas Soudha-
It was constructed in february 2005 and lies just adjacent to Vidhan Soudha.Built in same style as Vidhan Soudha it s equipped with latest gadgets and gizmos to govern the state.
Attara Kacheri-
highcourt- bangalore vacation- tourism places in indiaThis building built in Gothic style is the high court of the State of Karnatka.The building was built in 1867 and lies directly opposite to the Vidhan Soudha.
Bangalore Palace-
bangalore palace- bangalore trip-famous places in indiaThe palace built in style similar to that of castles of Normandy and England during medieval period was built in 1887 by Waldeyar dynasty. The interior of the palace has beautiful wood carvings and Tudor-style architecture.For many years the building was neglected as a tourist attraction, but is now open to the public. The fee is Rs. 100/200 Indian/Foreigner and 500 to take photos even of the exterior. Within the premises of the Bangalore castle lies a well preserved Ganpati temple.
Seshadri Iyer memorial hall-
Located in Cubbon park this place is the state’s library and has huge collection of reference books.The building is made from red stone and is a magnificient building in Bangalore. The grounds include a children’s recreation area with a toy train, fairground and theater. The library remains closed on Monday.
Tipu Sultan’s Palace-
This monument was built in 1790 and was the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan.The building is a two storeyed structure mainly made of wood with finely embellished balconies, pillars and arches. The palace was built by Haider Ali and was completed by his son Tipu Sultan. Tipu Sultan used to call it as ‘The Envy of Heaven’.