Places to visit in the city Bangalore
VIDHAN SOUDHA - Bangalore
 Vidhan Soudha, built in the year 1954
is one of the major centres of attraction in Bangalore.
The architecture of the building is based on the neo Dravidian
style and it presently houses the Legislative Assembly of
the state of Karnataka. The building also houses a part
of the Karnataka secretariat.
CUBBON PARK - Bangalore
 Situated in the heart of the Bangalore city, the Cubbon
Park is an interesting tourist spot which one should not
miss out. The park was laid by Lord Cubbon in the year 1864.
It is spread over an area of about 300 acres and the layout
is absolutely exquisite.
LAL BAGH GARDENS - Bangalore
 Lal Bagh is a must see while visiting Bangalore. The name
Lal Bagh has been given to it for the wonderfully bloomed
red roses that remain blooming all through the year in this
garden. The garden has also a collection of famous Botanical
species. Though the flow of visitors to the park is a regular
affair, the garden gets a festive look during the Republic
Day and on the days of flower shows that are held here.
BANGALORE PALACE - Bangalore
 Built in the year 1887, Bangalore palace is a must see
tourist spot in the garden city. The architecture of the
palace is based on the Tudor style. The palace is situated
in the middle of the Bangalore city making it easily accessible
for the tourists. Covering an area of about 800 acres, the
palace gives a look of the Windsor Palace of England.
VENKATAPPA ART GALLERY - Bangalore
Venkatappa art gallery is a pleasant treat for the art
lovers. It has about 600 paintings on display that you can
see all through the year. The art gallery also has some
of the exclusive collections of scenic displays.
TIPU’S PALACE - Bangalore
 The palace and the fort
of Tipu Sultan are the must see spot in Bangalore. The architecture,
the layout and the overall look of the palace gives you
the idea of the ethnic Mughal lifestyle. The fort and its
remains present the history of the era in which it was built.
The construction of the Tipu palace was started by Haider
Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan himself.
ISKCON - Bangalore
 The International Society for Krishna Consciousness or
ISKCON Temple Complex of Bangalore is a marvellous building
structure that has blended the Dravidian and modern architecture
in its construction. The building has some of the modern
facilities like the multi-vision cinema theatre, computer
aided presentation theatres along with vedic library and
a preaching library. The temple also has good accommodation
facility for its members and non-members.
SHIVA STATUE - Bangalore
 The statue is a 65 feet high depiction of Lord Shiva in
a position of Padmashan or Lotus position. The statue is
complete with Mount Kailash, the Lord/’s heavenly abode
and the river Ganga flowing from his matted locks in the
background. The entire area gives you a clear picture of
the mythological legend related to it.
BULL TEMPLE - Bangalore
 The Bull Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva/’s Vahana (vehicle),
Nandi the bull. Here you can find a huge monolithic statue
of the sitting bull that draws a large number of people
to this place every day. The statue is 4.5 meters tall and
6 meters long and has been at this place long before the
present temple was built.
AQUARIUM - Bangalore
The sight of the Aquarium, which is the second largest
in the country, is quite fascinating. Built in a well planned
manner, the Aquarium has a good collection of a variety
of aquatic life. The Aquarium remains closed on Mondays.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PLANETARIUM - Bangalore
 Among the other places to visit, the Jawaharlal
Nehru Planetarium is a must see. Visiting any of the shows
here gives you a good view as well as factual knowledge
on astronomy. Easily accessible from any corner of the city,
the planetarium hosts daily shows of astronomy. It is a
fascinating experience for the children. |
