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Vidhana Soudha

Vidhana Soudha building project was started in 1952 and was completed in four years. The former chief minister of Karnataka, Mr. Kengal Hanumanthaiah concieved and executed this structure in 1956. Vidhana Soudha is supervised and executed by engineers and architects led by the then Chief Engineer, late B.R.Manickam of the Public Works Department, the Vidhana Soudha is an arresting monument. The massive sandalwood door of the Cabinet room is a spectacular feature of this imposing building. The Vidhana Soudha is bedecked in illuminated glory during special periods and is a sight worth viewing. The building is open for visitors only after 3 PM.

Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum bangalore

Inaugurated on 27th July,1965, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum is one of the units of National Council of Science Museums under the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Named after the famous Sir M. Visveswaraya , a engineer par excellence who built many famous dams in Karnataka, this Science museum houses models of machines. It is a highly recommended spot for children.(Closed on Monday). .

The imposing granite building, houses both the Secretariat and State Legislature and several other offices. Built in a Neo-Dravidian style of architecture, it is one of India’s most magnificent public buildings and when flood-lit on Sunday evenings, presents a truly breathtaking picture.

Cubbon Park

Cubbon park is one of the best parks in Bangalore. This park is highly popular among walkers, joggers and nature lovers for its tranquility and the natural beauty of the park complimented by the red Gothic structures of the State Central Library and the High Court. The park was laid by Lord Cubbon the then viceroy of India, in the year 1864. It is spread over an area of about 300 acres and the layout is absolutely exquisite.

Cubbon Park houses a variety of flora along with institutions of significance like the Cheshire Dyer Memorial Hall, Ottawa Chatter, Museum, Century Club and the Press Club. A visit for its rare treasure of books and building has the “pompeian red” colour and architectural style of stone and fluted pillars, with walls finished in lime plaster is worth while.

LalBagh

LalBagh has been given its name for the wonderfully bloomed red roses that remain blooming all through the year in this garden. John Cameron built the Lalbagh Glass House for displaying the flora, which was made of imported parts from England and was completed within just 12 hours of laying its foundation. The garden has also a collection of famous Botanical species. The present day Lalbagh was once a small fruit orchard during the times of Hyder Ali.

This garden is laid out in typical Mughal style with a separate plot for each kind of plant. The sprawling 240 acres of land has broad graveled walks and fountains. Its design was inspired by the Crystal Palace, London. Flower shows are held here every January and August, with an impressive participation. The garden gets a festive look during the Republic Day and on the days of flower shows that are held here

St. Marks Cathedral

St. Marks Cathedral was built in 1812 and enlarged in 1901 for army personal and civilians who had moved in from Srirangapatna. Modelled on St.Paul’s cathedral of the 17th century is a beautiful colonial structure with a dome. Roman archers adorn its walls.

Ulsoor Lake

The lake is spread over a space of 1.5 sq. km. The lake was earliar known as “Halsur” or “Alasur". It extended over an area of 125 acres and was one of the eight lakes built by Kempe Gowda during the second half of the second century. This majestic lake is dotted with scenic tiny islands. Two springs exist at the bottom of the lake, but they are now covered with heavy silt. It was constructed by Sir Lewin Bentham Bowring, the then commissioner of Bangalore. Ulsoor lake comes alive during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in the month of August or September

Bangalore Palace

The Bangalore Palace is Modelled on the lines of the Windsor Castle in England,it flaunts turreted parapets, battlements, fortified towers and arches. Entry to the palace is restricted. The architecture of the palace is based on the Tudor style. Bangalore Palace was built complete with Gothic windows, the foiled windows, battlements and turrets resembling the Daria Daulat Palace in Srirangapatanam. Bangalore Palace covers an area of about 800 acres, Within its walls is the well preserved 16th century Ganapathi Temple.

Government Museum

Government Museum of Bangalore is one of the oldest museums of India established in 1866 AD. Government Museum keeps ancient art, such as sculpture coins and inscriptions found in different parts of Karnataka have been kept for display. Water colour paintings, Plaster of Paris works and other works of art of the famous artist Venkatappa and some contemporary artists are on display. There is a separate section for the wooden sculptures of Major Cheppudira Ponnappa Rajaram. Also on view are antiquities from Mohenjodaro and terracotta from Mathura.Among the miscellaneous items are ivory carvings and inlay work, sandalwood caskets and other objects and arms and armoury.

The Museum has an attractive collection of specimens of archaeological and natural history, numismatics, ethnology, art and industrial art. It houses some ‘virakals’ (Hero-Stones) of South India.Working hours are 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on all days except Wednesdays and General Holidays.

The Bull Temple

The Bull Temple is one of the oldest temples in Bangalore situated in Basavanagudi and dedicated to Nandi, the mount of lord Shiva. The Bull temple built by Kempe Gowda in the 16th century., is a typical example of the Dravidian-style temple. This 4.5 meters tall and six meters long monolithic bull is supposed to be older than the temple housing it. It is believed that the source of the river Vishva Bharti originates at the feet of the statue.

The farmers offer their first crop to the bull on this day Every year in November/ December, a groundnut fair is held near the temple.

Silicon Valley

Bangalore the high-tech Indian city also referred as Silicon Valley , which is home to major Indian IT outsourcers, including Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro Technologies, as well as many Western IT companies, now employs 160,000 people in the technology sector. MK Shankaralinge Gowda, said that the number of tech workers in the region will exceed 200,000 between 2004 and 2005.

It appear that Bangalore has already overtaken Silicon Valley, but the latest figures from California’s state government Employment Development Department (EDD) estimate the number of technology workers in Santa Clara County, which is the heart of Silicon Valley, at 175,100 as of June.