Vidhana Soudha
A magnificent building of the Neo-Dravidian style, houses the
State Legislature which was conceived and executed by Kengal
Hanumanthaiah, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka in 1956.
Government Museum
One of the oldest museums in the country, established in 1886, has
a unique collection of sculptures, inscriptions, paintings, icons and
also some relics from Mohenjodaro.
Cubbon Park
Spread over 300 acres of land, this park serves as the lung space
of the ever growing Bangalore city. Designed by Lt. General Sir Mark
Cubbon, in 1864, is dotted with statues, fountains and also has a
library within its premises.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
The sky theater with a dome of fifteen meters in diameter attracts
all the amateur astronomers and the commoners to this Planetarium.
The Bull Temple
Built by Kempe Gowda, this temple is famous for a huge monolithic bull that stands 4.5m tall and 6m long.
Lal Bagh Gardens
This expanse of greenery, which was laid out by Hyder Ali and Tipu
Sultan in the 18th century, is one of India's most beautiful botanical
gardens. Within the Gardens there is a beautiful lake with water spread
over an area of 1.5 sq kms.
Nandi Hills
This range of craggy hills holds the shimmering Amrita Sarovar
Lake and is a popular health resort today. A flight of 1,175 steps leads
from the base of the hills to the top.
Shiva Statue
The Shiva Statue is 65 feet and depicts Lord Shiva who is seated
in Padmasan or Lotus position. This is the largest Shiva statue in
India.
ISKCON Temple Complex
A perfect and breathtaking blend of modern and traditional south
Indian temple architecture, the ISKCON temple should be a must-see on
your itinerary.
Ulsoor Lake
Right in the heart of the city, is this lake constructed by Kempe Gowda, which has many tiny islands.
Shiva Statue
The Shiva Statue is 65 feet and depicts Lord Shiva who is seated
in Padmasan or Lotus position. This is the largest Shiva statue in
India.
The Bangalore Palace
Built way back in 1887 by Chamaraja Wodeyar, the Bangalore Palace is inspired by the Windsor Castle.