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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 The earliest historical references about Bangalore can be dated back to 900 and settlement began form 1537.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.

Aquarium Bangalore
Doda Alada Mara
Mahatma Gandhi(MG) Road in Bangalore
St Marys Basilica Church Bangalore
Ashram of the Art of Living Bangalore
Gandhi Bhavan in Bangalore
Musical Fountain of Bangalore
Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace Bangalore
Attara Kacheri (High Court) Bangalore
Infant Jesus Church Bangalore
Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bangalore
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace in Bangalore
Bangalore Fort
International Tech Park of Bangalore
St Mark's Cathedral Bangalore
Ulsoor Lake Bangalore
Bangalore Turf Club Race Course
Jumma Masjid in Bangalore
St Mary's Cathedral Bangalore
Vidhana Soudha Bangalore
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