City Hyderabad is the fifth in size and importance throughout India. Is capital Andhra PradeshAnd home to many monuments of interest? Their culture and their inclination towards the arts make it a great destination to admire the traditions and heritage in the region.
The natural beauty is another facet that Hyderabad offers its visitors. It is separated from its sister city, Secunderbad for a Lake Artificial called Husain Sagar, built in 1562 AD. With almost four centuries old, Hyderabad is a place where there are many bridges, the mosques, the hills, bazaars and the charm of an architectural and cultural mosaic able to love anyone who ventures into these places.
Charminar is one of the most prominent buildings. It is a rectangular structure with four minarets and four huge arches, built by Muhammad Quli Qutb in 1591. It was built to celebrate the eradication of the pest.
The Golconda Fort is another of his must-see visits. It is a thirteenth century fortress with towering granite walls that reach 7 km in circumference. The largest mosque in Hyderabad is known as Mecca Masjid is located less than 100 meters from Charminar. Its design is inspired by the Grand Mosque Mecca, Which owes its name.
With a main hall of 67 by 54 meters and a height of 23 meters, is a truly stunning building. Fifteen arches supporting the roof, positioned to five in each of the three sides. It has capacity for ten thousand people.
Faluknama Palace is another view that characterizing lavish Hyderabad. Built by Sir Vicar ul Umra, the name of this building means mirror in the sky. It is located about 5 km south of Charminar, and was designed by an Italian architect.
Today, the palace contains some oddities collected by the Nizam, a title which identified the rulers of the city. They acquired the building and transformed it into his residence.