Places to visit
Bangalore Palace
ποΈ Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru
A Tudor-style palace built in 1878 for the Wadiyar family, inspired by Windsor Castle, with turrets, battlements and carved wooden interiors. Its grounds host many of the city's big concerts and shows.
Vidhana Soudha
ποΈ MG Road, Bengaluru
The seat of the state legislature, completed in 1956 in the Neo-Dravidian style with granite walls and a grand central dome. It is lit up on Sundays and public holidays.
Avani Ramalingeshwara Temples
ποΈ Avani, Bengaluru
A group of 10th-century stone temples at the foot of Avani hill.
Bangalore Fort
ποΈ Kalasipalya, Bengaluru
Surviving stone gateway and walls of the city's old fort.
Devanahalli Fort
ποΈ Devanahalli
Old stone fort and birthplace of Tipu Sultan, near the airport.
St. Mary's Basilica
ποΈ Shivajinagar, Bengaluru
Gothic-style basilica, one of the city's oldest churches; big September feast.
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
ποΈ Chamarajpet, Bengaluru
Two-storey teak palace completed in 1791, near the old fort.