Attractions in Bangalore, in fact, above the roof. The problem is that they are not in one place and not even very close, so finding a hotel that would be closer "to all the main places of Bangalore" is simply impossible. Therefore, it may take time to study the town. And here is the most interesting sights of Bangalore:
Fort Bangalore
Bangalore Fort leads its own story since 1537. That year he was completed on the orders of the local rich Vassal, who eventually became the founder of Bangalore. True, the stone Fort became only in 1761 (before that the fortress was from clay). 30 years later, Fort captured the Army of the British.
Everything that remains from Fort today is the gate of Delhi and two bastion, and the rest was demolished. The British immediately after the capture of Fort began to dismantle the design, and this process continued until the 1930s. Once the walls surrounded the current hospital Victoria (here is next to her and you need to look for the rest of the fort), the Temple of the Cat of Witchataramann Swami, the Summer Palace Tipa Sultan, Maccale Kuta Park, Church, and others. Once next to the Fort Church was a cemetery, decorated with cypresses, pink Shrubs and flowers, where the British chapters rested, but by the beginning of the last century, judging by the records, it did not exist. Shafts and walls, barracks and other old buildings quickly gave way to colleges, schools, bus stops and hospitals.
Summer Palace Tippe Sultan
The excellent example of Indo-Islamic architecture, the summer residence of the ruler Tipa Sultan, the Muslim ruler of the Mysore principality (on the territory of which was Bangalore), which existed in 1399 - 1950. The building was built for a long time, and was completed in 1791, after the death of Sultan, so the British administration used the palace to accommodate its secretariat. The palace is located in the center of Old Bangalore, near the Kalasipalyam bus stop, and this is a place popular among tourists.
The structure is completely built of teak wood and decorated with pillars, arches and balconies. Four small rooms in the corners on the first are a harem. The walls of the entire palace decorate beautiful floral motifs. The palace is open for visiting every day from 10 am to 6 pm and from 8:30 to 17:30 on Sundays. The ticket costs about 100 rupees.
Bangalore Palace
This palace was built by the Rev. J. Garrett, the first rector of the Central Higher School in Bangalore, now known as the Central College. The construction of the palace was started in 1862 and completed in 1944. Currently, the palace has undergone reconstruction belongs to the royal family of Maersura.Palace beautiful! On the first floor there is an open courtyard, covered with blue ceramic tiles, as well as visit the famous Durbar Hall to which the staircase is beautifully decorated with paintings. On one side of the hall you can see stained glass in the Gothic style. In general, all the inner walls of the palace are decorated with old pictures of the mid-19th century, including Greek and Dutch masters. Also interesting dining table with a table covered with a mother of pearl from China.
This is the very moment when money (at the entrance ticket) you spent with the mind. Take the player right away and walk along the castle forward! The music in the headphones and the voice of the speaker, who will tell about all the corners of the palace, will transfer to that epoch.
Mayo Hall
This attraction is located in the center of Bangalore, on a hill with a panoramic view of Lake Ulsoor and surroundings. A two-story building is richly decorated with Italian chandeliers, expensive refined furniture, here are beautiful windows, arches, balustrades, eaves, greek columns and wooden floors. This building was once built for government agencies, and the upper floor was designed for important "public meetings and exhibitions".
Vidhana Soudha (Vidhana Soudha)
Vikhana Sudha is a meeting place of the State Legislative Body of Karnataka. This is an impressive building built in Mysur Neo-Dravidian style (so it is sometimes called in the literature). Construction was completed in 1956. In the building four floors; The eastern part has a porch with 12 granite columns with a height of 12 meters. The central dome, 18 meters in diameter, crosses the similarity of the Indian national coat of arms. It is necessary to say that a lot of funds were threated to build this luxury! In fact, it is simply surprising to see a similar massive and beautiful structure in this country - the building is more like, for example, to the Palace in Vienna.Attara Kacheri (ATTARA KACHERI)
This is the building of the Supreme Court of Carnataki, and it is in front of Vijan Soviet, which was erected at the end of the 19th century. This is a two-story stone building and brick red, in the Greek Roman style. By the way, the building wanted to demolish in 1982, but, thank God, the old building was saved from destruction after 2 years of disputes and court proceedings.
Museum of Government
The museum was founded in 1865 under the leadership of the famous surgeon Eduard Balfura, who also founded the Museum in Madras. This museum is today one of the oldest museums in India and this is the second oldest museum in South India. Currently, it is a greater degree of an archaeological museum with a rare collection of archaeological and geological exhibits, including old jewelry, sculptures, coins. And here it is kept here the earliest inscription in the language of Kannad, which to this day says most of the population of the city (dating from 450 AD).
National Gallery of Contemporary Art
The art gallery in Bangalore was opened in 2009. There are works of modern Indian artists, as well as older work - a total of 500 paintings pain in the corridors and halls on two floors of the building.
Dodda Aladha Mar (Dodda Aladha Mar)
This is not a museum and not a gallery. This is a tree. Giant 400-year-old banyan tree (the name of the tree is literally translated as a "large banyan tree"), which is located in the village of Ketophelli near Bangalore. One single tree takes 12000 sq.m. And is one of its largest. In the 2000s, the main root of the tree was subjected to natural illness, so that today the tree looks like a collection of several trees. But still, cool!
