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Bangalore Palace
- Ancient Palace
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| The Bangalore Palace was built in the year 1887 by the Wodeyar dynasty. It is built similar to medieval castles in Normandy and England . It's interiors boasts of elegant wood carvings and Tudor -style architecture.
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Bannerghatta National Park
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| Bannerghatta National Park is situated 22 km south of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The journey to the park takes nearly half an hour from Bangalore. This hilly place is the home for one of the richest natural, zoological reserves. The 25,000 acre (101 km²) zoological park makes this a major tourist attraction of Bangalore.The country's first Butterfly Park was established at the Bannerghatta Biological Park. It was inaugurated on Saturday November 25, 2006 by Kapil Sibal, Union Minister of Science and Technology.
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Bull Temple
- Nandi Temple
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| A temple built in the Dravidian style by Kempe Gowda, founder of Bangalore, it has a monolithic bull, made of gray granite which is 4.5 mts high and 6.5 mts long. The Nandi bull is revered as the 'vahana' (vehicle) of Lord Shiva. The temple was supposedly built to appease a bull that devoured all the groundnuts/peanuts grown in the area. The bull stopped inflicting damage and the thankful farmers held a Groundnut Fair (Kadalekai Parase) near the temple premises which continues even to this day! The monolithic Nandi bull is . One can also visit one of Kempe Gowda's four towers situated near the temple.
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Cubbon Park
- Shady Park full of flowering trees
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| This beautiful park was laid out in 1864 by Lieutenant General Sir Mark Cubbon. Over 250 acres of this green park is just right for long walks and hosts a children's amusement park, a doll museum and a toy train for children. Children's parties can be arranged with cartoons characters etc. in the park. The Vijayranga Theater complex screens children's films and stage plays.
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Fun world
- Amusement Park
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| Fun World is a World of Wonders & created specially for you. It is a place that loves Kids. Fun World is a 12 acre Disney Land Like Amusement Park, tucked into Palace Grounds, Bangalore. For our littlest visitors, Fun World has rides that are safe & good fun, like Atlanta Roller Coater, Caterpillar Rides, Rounded Train & Toy Rides. For Kids of all ages, there are surprises galore at Fun World.
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Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
- Lord Shiva Temple
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| Built in the 16th century by Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore, the Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple is an architectural marvel that attracts devotees by hordes. One of Bangalore's oldest temples, the Gavi Gangadhareshwara temple was built by Kempe Gowda in gratitude after being released from his five-year incarceration by Rama Raya. |
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Govt.Museum
- One of the oldest Museum in India
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| It was established in the year 1886,the museum contains section on archaelogy,ethnology,geology and numismatics.Art relics from Mohenjodara dating back to 5000 B.C are also on display.It is situated adjacent to the Visvesvaraya Museum and is open daily except Wednesday and Public Holidays |
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ISKCON Temple
- Sri Radha Krishna Temple
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| The ISKCON provides much more for the soul, than those rituals. ISKCON are centers of spiritual learning through Godly association. Centers where a visitor is inspired to learn more about Spiritual life. There is a magnificent main temple hall which houses the altars of Their Lordships Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra, Sri Krishna Balarama & Sri Nitai Gouranga. Also one can see the Golden Chandelier that is shaped a inverted Lotus Flower.
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Lalbagh Park
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| Bangalore's other sprawling park is in the South of the city. The Lalbagh Gardens was laid out in the year 1760 by HyderAli. It covers an area of 240 acres. The Glass House, inspired by the Crystal Palace in London is a favourite spot in Lalbagh which hosts the famous Flower show during the month of August.
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Lord Shiva Statue
- The Fascinating, Shiva's Statue
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| It boasts of Awesome 65 feet high depiction of Lord Shiva seated in Lotus position. It has the backdrop of Mount Kailash the Lord's heavenly abode and the river Ganga flowing from his matted locks as depicted in the mythology.
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Someshwara Temple
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| The temple built by Cholas is a piece of beauty. It was renovated and expanded by Kempe Gowda's family. The shrine located at the center is dedicated to Someswara and the other is dedicated to his consort.
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Sringeri saradamba Temple
- Goddess Saradambal
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| The name Sringeri is derived from Rishyashringa-giri, a nearby hill that is believed to have contained the hermitage of Rishi Vibhandaka and his son Rishyashringa. Rishyashringa appears in an episode in the Bala-Kanda of the Ramayana where a story, narrated by Vasishtha, relates how he brought rains to the drought-stricken kingdom of Romapada |
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St. Mary's Basilica Church
- Oldest Church in Karnataka
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| It is the oldest church in Bangalore and is the only church in the state that has been elevated to the status of a minor basilica.[1][2] It is famous for the festivities held during the St. Mary's Feast in the month of September each year, an event that attracts a number of devotees from in and around Bangalore.The basilica has been built in Gothic-style with arches, ornamental motifs and stained glass windows. [6] Multiple columns and tall spires of the basilica can be seen from quite a distance. The stained glass windows were removed during World War II and were subsequently restored in 1947.
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Tipu sultan Palace
- Palace built in Islamic Style
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| The Palace was constructed first by Hyder Ali and completed by his son Tipu Sultan in the year 1791. Tipu called it as 'The Envy of Heaven'. It is constructed mainly in wood and has fine intricately sculpted arches surrounded by exquisite minarets |
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Vidhana Soudha
- state legislature of Karnataka
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| The State Legislative and Secretariat House was built in 1956 in the Neo Dravidian Style with granite entirely sourced from the city itself. This imposing structure represents the best of monument of Bangalore.
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Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
- Science Museum
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| Named after the famous Sir M. Visveswaraya , a engineer par excellence who built many famous dams in Karnataka, this Science museum houses models of machines. It is a highly recommended spot for children.(Closed on Monday).
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