History is a story of the past and the city of Nizams is rich in it! Hyderabad has a lot of monuments that withstood the test of time. Join me, as we visit these monuments!
Table Of Content
- 1. Charminar
- 2. Golconda Fort
- 3. Chowmahalla Palace
- 4. Qutub Shai Tombs Of Hyderabad
- 5. Salar Jung Museum Of Hyderabad
- 6.Nizam of Hyderabad
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1. Charminar
In the centre of the city stands an iconic structure which comes to everyone's mind as soon as they hear the name Hyderabad! Built in 1591, this magnificent four-pillared gem is a historical gem. It has a mosque on the top floor which is around 400 years old. Did you know that according to a popular belief ,there are a series of underground tunnels which lead to the Golconda fort from right below the Charminar? These tunnels are still a secret and no one knows where to find them yet. While Charminar has some mysteries, it is now a global icon of Hyderabad and is crowded with people all year round.
2. Golconda Fort
Who hasn’t heard about the Kohinoor and the Hope diamonds? Although we don't have these diamonds in our country as of now, the place where they were found is this - the famous Golconda fort. In addition to being a wonder of architecture, the Golkonda fort also boasts impeccable acoustics. Nearly a kilometre away, a clap could be heard from a certain part of the chamber's entrance in the corridors. You can also see a jail where the King’s revenue officer Rama Das was jailed. Legend has it that Lord Rama came in the dreams of the King asking him to release Rama Das. Standing atop this peak you can see the entire city scape of Hyderabad.
3. Chowmahalla Palace
Chowmahalla palace is one of Hyderabad's top attractions and is located near the Charminar. Chowmahalla palace, as its name suggests, is made up of four palaces. Among these, the Khilwat Mubarak, was the darbari hall and the Clock tower which has a clock that has been for over 251 years now. During their rule of the state, they lived here as their official residence. There is a 1912 rolls Royce Silver Ghost car which was used by the Nizam, on display here.
4. Qutub Shai Tombs Of Hyderabad
Just a km from the Golconda fort is the Qutub shahi tombs. Built by the Qutub Shahis , these tombs are considered to be among the oldest in Hyderabad. There magnificent structure. have withstood the test of time and it still stand strong. As a result, there are 7 tombs, all surrounded by the landscape gardens known as Ibrahim Bagh. It is a popular tourist destination and the people who visit the Golconda Fort should not miss the Qutub Shai Tombs. There are 7 generations of kings who are resting in these tombs. This place is perfect for a relaxed evening walk.
5. Salar Jung Museum Of Hyderabad
It took 35 years and lots of travel for an ardent collector to make his life’s dream a reality Now, this museum, which is the large stone-man collection of antiques in the world is rightly named after him as The Salar Jung Museum. The museum has 38 galleries spread across two floors an only part of Salar Jung’s collections placed there. One of the main attraction here is the Mephistopheles and Margaretta statue which is a life-size double statue that was skilfully crafted from a single block of wood. The unique craftsmanship of representing the bad(man) and the good(woman)in a single statue invites spectators from all over. At 12 noon sharp, a huge number of people gather in the hallowedness a small but beautiful doll that comes out of a clock.
6.Nizam of Hyderabad
Having a wide display of the gifts and mementoes which was given to the last Nizam of Hyderabad The Nizam museum is a repository of souvenirs. Located at the Purana Haveli,a place of the erstwhile Nizams, Opened to public display the year 2000this place showcases the ancient culture of the Nizams. Well planned architecture and intricate craftsmanship has skilfully helped in creating these timeless monuments.
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