Bengaluru Self-Guided Walking Tour, Bangalore, India
Known today as a modern tech hub, Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka state and one of the largest cities in India. Having once been a part of the Mysore kingdom under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, it later became the regional capital when the British took control and moved administrative functions to the area in 1831. And the rest is history. Check out our tried-and-tested walking tour of the areas surrounding Cubbon Park!
Start at聽Vidhana Soudha. This enormous, grandiose building contains the Karnataka state legislature. The building was constructed post-independence, finished in 1956, and deliberately avoided the British colonial style that can be found in many other buildings in this area. Instead, it is constructed in a style reminiscent of south Indian temples. The slightly ominous phrase 鈥楪overnment Work is God鈥檚 Work鈥� appears very prominently on the front of the building.
This iconic structure was created with the intention of sending a symbolic message of prosperity and unity post-independence. However, ironically over the years it has been notoriously difficult/nigh-on impossible for members of the public to visit the inside of the Vidhana Soudha. In recent years the local authorities have eased their stance slightly, and guided tours of this large complex may now be taking place on specific dates. Next door, the sister building known as the Vikasa Soudha contains the state secretariat. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Start at聽Vidhana Soudha. This enormous, grandiose building contains the Karnataka state legislature. The building was constructed post-independence, finished in 1956, and deliberately avoided the British colonial style that can be found in many other buildings in this area. Instead, it is constructed in a style reminiscent of south Indian temples. The slightly ominous phrase 鈥楪overnment Work is God鈥檚 Work鈥� appears very prominently on the front of the building.
This iconic structure was created with the intention of sending a symbolic message of prosperity and unity post-independence. However, ironically over the years it has been notoriously difficult/nigh-on impossible for members of the public to visit the inside of the Vidhana Soudha. In recent years the local authorities have eased their stance slightly, and guided tours of this large complex may now be taking place on specific dates. Next door, the sister building known as the Vikasa Soudha contains the state secretariat. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Bengaluru Self-Guided Walking Tour
Guide Location: India » Bangalore
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Summer Buckley
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: India » Bangalore
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Summer Buckley
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Cubbon Park
- Vidhana Soudha
- Karnataka High Court building
- State Archaeological Museum
- Museum of Art and Photography
- St Mark鈥檚 Cathedral
- Hard Rock Cafe
- Church Street & Brigade Road
- Bengaluru Opera House
- St Patrick鈥檚 Church
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