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Bangalore is the capital of state of Karnataka, the third largest city and the
fifth largest metropolitan city of India. The earliest historical references about
Bangalore can be dated back to 900 and settlement began form 1537. Though Bangalore
has been ruled by various dynasties the chief sightseeing in Bangalore dates back
to 18th century during the reign of Haider Lai and Tipu Sultan. The sightseeing
in Bangalore is numerous as the city brims over with lovely parks, palaces, temples
and the experience of the colonial era.
The sightseeing in Bangalore include the Vidhan Soudha that is the State Secretariat
built in 1954 and show cases the mixture of Dravidian and modern architecture.
The Tipu Sultan Fort used to be the summer residence of Tipu Sultan. It is a
two-storied wooden structure. Abundant use of Teakwood with decorated pillars,
concave arches and balconies make it one of the magnificent monuments. Ancient
artifact of Hyder-Tipu's regime is now displayed in the fort.
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace in Bangalore is one of the few and best historical
places in the garden city of Bangalore today. The palace is situated amidst
a picturesque garden that enhances the beauty of the old palace. The specialty
of the garden lies in the fact that none other than Tipu Sultan planted it himself.
Built in the year 1537 by Kempe Godwa II, a chieftain of the Vijayanagar Empire
the Bangalore Fort is one of the few historical monuments in the city. So if
you are planning for sightseeing in Bangalore, visit the Bangalore Fort in Karnataka
and travel back in time.
Aquarium in Bangalore gives tourist the relief from usual historical monuments
in the city of Bangalore. The blue water and the various kinds of marine life
will captivate tourist's attention.
The Musical fountain of Bangalore is perhaps the most technically advanced
fountain in India. Based on multimedia technology, industry standard MIDI interfaces
and hardware architecture the Musical fountain in Bangalore has unimaginable
features that enthrall the audience. This is a popular attraction with the tourists
who come to the city.
There are many other sightseeing in Bangalore that attracts tourist from across
the country and abroad. All the attractions of the city are well connected with
transport facilities thus making the tour to Bangalore easy and comfortable.
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