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All that the majestic City of Mysore unravels before the eyes of a travel enthusiast is a long unwinding heritage of culture and architecture. The spectrum of palaces and temples all through the city bear witnesses of rise and fall of numerous Kingdoms in southern India. Travel in Mysore gives the opportunity to experience the oft-quoted idea about India, 'here in this rich land of art, culture and architecture you will find unity in diversity!!' A former capital of the renowned Wodeyar dynasty, Mysore boasts of the grand Mysore Palace, one of the tourist Attractions in Mysore. Originally built in 897 AD, the palace spells grandeur and the unique engravings on the structure makes the palace an outstanding one of its kind. The palace is home to a museum displaying the belongings of the erstwhile royalty. At the outskirts of Mysore city, the Chamundi Hills stands with supreme all-pervasiveness. The Chamundeshwari Temple with the gorgeous image of the deity Chamundeshwari and the awe-inspiring statue of Mahishasura outside the temple proclaims to be a major attraction in the city. A 30 minutes cosy drive takes the tourists to the Brindavan Gardens. This manicured and superbly maintained garden is surely an eye-stopper. One show of the famous musical fountains would melt your heart with melodious raptures and provide your eyes ample delight! Due to the numerous palaces nestled around the city, Mysore is justifiably called the 'City of Palaces'. Whether it is the immaculate beauty of the Lalitha Mahal Palace or the simple heroic grandeur of the summer palace of Tipu Sultan in Srirangapatnam, these architectural examples will surely enchant the tourists. One among the other tourist attractions of Mysore is Jaganmohan art museum, a former palace turned into an art gallery of repute. One exquisite example of the secularity of Mysore rulers is St. Philomena's Church. This is one of the largest cathedrals of the whole south Asia. Due to the Gothic beauty and religious fervor blended in perfect proportion, the church remains one major among the tourist attractions at Mysore. Originally patronized by the Wodeyar rulers, the century-old zoo boasts of housing a huge number of species; animals, birds, snakes. Now largely promoted by the Mysore Tourism, visiting the zoo is a worthy experience gained in 'naturally wild' surroundings! Mysore exudes an aura of royal extravaganza which is reflected in its palaces and temples. Today, it is a modern city famous for its silk and sandalwood. And this unique blend of contemporariness and heritage makes Mysore a favored destination of tourists.
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