UB City:
UB City is the biggest
commercial property project in Bangalore, India. Pioneered by the chairman of
UB Group, Dr.Vijay Mallya, in Joint Venture with Prestige Group, it is built on
13 acres of land and hosts 1,000,000 sq ft of high-end commercial, retail and
service apartment space. UB City has four towers namely, UB Tower, Comet,
Canberra and Concorde.
Chinnaswamy Stadium:
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium,
located in Bangalore, Karnataka, is one of the cricket stadiums of India.
Flanked by the picturesque Cubbon Park, Queen's Road, Cubbon and uptown MG
Road, this four decade old stadium is situated in the heart of the city of
Bangalore. Formerly known as the Karnataka State Cricket Association stadium,
the ground was later rechristened in tribute to Mr. M. Chinnaswamy.
Nehru Planetarium:
Nehru Planetarium is the
name given to five planetariums in India, named after India's first Prime
Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. These are located in Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune and
Bangalore, plus there is a Jawahar Planetarium in Allahabad. Nehru Planetarium
in Pune was the first one in Asia, established in 1954.
Vidhana Soudha:
Vidhana Soudha is the largest
legislature-cum-office building in the country. No other state capital boasts
of a comparable structure. A grand edifice of the Dravidian style of design and
architecture, it has been built almost entirely with Bangalore granite.
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
This enchanting garden is set on 240 acres
with a rare collection of tropical and sub-tropical trees and plants, and a
majestic glasshouse built on the lines of London's Crystal Palace. The garden
was made in the 17th century -- started by Hyder Ali, and later completed by
his son Tipu Sultan. It derives its name "Lal Bagh" from a collection
of red roses that bloom throughout the year there. The glasshouse, which was
constructed in the year 1889 to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales,
is the jewel of this garden.
Lalbagh takes on a festive
look during India's Independence Day and Republic Day, with a captivating show
of over 200 varieties of flowers. The show also features an exhibition of
hybrid vegetables.
Attara Kacheri (High Court) and Surroundings
This two-storied building, built in 1867 under the reign of Tipu
Sultan, is painted in red with Corinthian columns in Gothic style architecture.
It's located at the entrance to Cubbon Park, and houses the High Court and many
lower courts.
Close to the Court is the State Central Library building, which
has the "Pompeian red" color and architectural style of stone and
fluted pillars, with walls finished in lime plaster. Nearby, the Government
Museum houses many exotic collection of coins, sculptures, inscriptions, and
old paintings. Adjacent to the Museum is Venkatappa Art Gallery, displaying
famous paintings, plaster of Paris works and wooden sculptures of the well
known artist Venkatappa, and of other contemporary artists.
Cubbon
Park
Located in the heart of
city, set on a 300 acre area, Cubbon Park is a great place to laze around in
the lush green paradise. It has a treasure of different species of exotic
plants. The park was named after the erstwhile Commissioner of Bangalore, Sir
Mark Cubbon. Many ornamental and flowering trees, both exotic and indigenous,
can be found in the park. It's a popular place for walkers, joggers, and nature
lovers. Bal Bhavan in the park is a great place for the kids to enjoy. An
aquarium is also located in Cubbon Park, with many varieties of exotic and
ornamental fish.
Bangalore Palace
Built in 1887 by Chamaraja Wodeyar, Bangalore Palace is inspired
by England's Windsor Castle. This beautiful palace has Tudor style
architecture, with fortified towers, arches, green lawns, and elegant
woodcarvings in its interiors.
Tipu
Sultan's Palace and Fort
Tipu Sultan's Palace and
Fort was originally built by Chikkadeva Raya in mud. Later, Hyder Ali started
reconstruction in Indo-Islamic architecture. This was completed by his son,
Tipu Sultan, in 1791. The Hindu temple seen in the courtyard of the fort is the
proof of Tipu Sultan's religious tolerance.
Ulsoor Lake
The beautiful
Ulsoor Lake is spread over an area of 125 acres. It was constructed by
Kempegowda II. Boating and swimming pool are the great attractions of the lake.
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