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Lalbagh Gardens (4 kms
from MG Road)
These 240-acre gardens were laid out during the Muslim era (18
century) by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, 200 years ago. They contain
the largest collection of rare tropical and sub-tropical plants,
century-old trees, fountains, terraces, lotus pools, rose gardens
and a deer park. Lal Bagh has a magnificent glass house built
in 1840, on the lines of London’s Crystal Palace. The Annual
flower, fruit and vegetable shows are regularly held here. Lal
Bagh also houses the offices of the Karnataka Horticultural
Society that renders free advice to those interested in flowers
and gardens. A giant Electronic Quartz Flower clock (diameter
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Vidhana Soudha (2 kms from MG Road)
Located at the northern boundary of Cubbon Park, this majestic
building, with a total plinth area of over 5,00,000 sq ft built
in a neo-Dravidian style. It houses the Secretariat, the State
legislature and several other Government offices. The gleaming
white domes, pillars and archways, resemble the architectural
pattern of Mysore’s old palaces. The huge, carved doors of the
cabinet room are made of pure sandalwood. The entire building,
when floodlit on Sunday evenings, presents a truly breathtaking
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Cubbon Park (2 kms from MG Road)
Planned and laid out in 1864, this beautiful 300-acre park contains
the public library and the museum. The illuminated “fairy fountain”
and the elegant graeco – colonial style buildings, add to the
beauty of this park.
The imposing red Gothic structure within this park is Seshadri
Iyer Memorial Hall, which houses the public library. Also situated
here are the High Court, the Government Museum, the Technology
Museum, the Govt. Aquarium and the Jawaharlal Bal Bhavan. |
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Attara Katcheri (2 kms from MG Road)
Built in 1867 to house the secretariat, it now houses the high
court and several lower courts. It is a two-storied structure
with a spacious front and elegant, fluted lonic columns. |
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Musical fountain
Colorful fountain’s dancing in tune to music. Best visited when
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Jawaharlal Nehru planetarium
Opposite the musical fountain is the planetarium. A chance for
you to unravel the mysteries of outer space |
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ISKCON Temple (15 km from MG Road)
This temple is an exquisite blend of modern and traditional
South Indian Temple architecture. The building houses a multi-vision
cinema theatre, ten mini computer aided presentation theatres,
vedic library and a preaching library. The temple has varieties
of accommodations to house various types of people, like bramacharis,
members, devotees and people taking short term courses offered
here. Finally we would like to say that this structure is one
of the most beautiful buildings one can ever see. You really
have to see it to believe it. So just say Hare Krishna Hare
Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama
Rama Hare Hare and look forward to a visit to this place. |
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Tippu’s Palace
Situated near the fort, construction of this palace was begun
by Tippu Sultan’s father Haider Ali, and completed by Tippu
himself in 1791. It resembles the Daria Daulat Palace at Srirangapatna,
Tipu’s capital. It was known as `Rashk-e-jannat’ – the Envy
of Heaven. Constructed largely of wood, it is known for the
five elaborately decorated arches surmounted by exquisite minarets,
and paintings on the walls and ceilings.
Open to the Public: 6a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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