Hyderabad is called the 'city of pearl', the only place in the world where large diamonds, emeralds and real pearls are found. It is a major center of global trade. Lad Bazar, Begum Bazar, Sultan Bazar are among the famous markets of Hyderabad. In this article, I am gonna tell you about some Tourist Places in Hyderabad.

Charminar

1. CHARMINAR: This four-pillared historic gem Charminar was constructed in 1591. 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 that 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. It surely has its mysteries but Charminar is now a global icon of Hyderabad and it is crowded by people throughout the year.

Golconda Fort

2. GOLCONDA FORT: The Golconda Fort is a brilliant architectural wonder with perfect acoustics. A clap from a certain part on the entrance could be heard clearly in the corridors of a chamber almost a kilometer away at the highest point of the fort. 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 cityscape of Hyderabad.

Chowmahalla Palace
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3. CHOWMAHALLA PALACE: The Chowmahalla Palace is located near the Charminar and is one of the top attractions in Hyderabad. Chowmahalla palace is named so as it consists of four palaces. Among these, the Khilwat Mubarak was the darbar hall and the Clock tower which has a clock that has been there for over 251 years now. This used to be their official residence when they ruled the state. There is a 1912 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost car which was used by the Nizam, on display here.

Qutub Shahi Tombs
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4. QUTUB SHAHI TOMBS: Just a km from the Golconda Fort are the Qutub Shahi Tombs, built by the Qutub Shahis, these tombs are considered to be among the oldest in Hyderabad. These magnificent structures have withstood the test of time and they still stand strong. There are 7 tombs in total and are surrounded by the landscape gardens known as the Ibrahim Bagh. It is a popular tourist destination and the people who visit Golconda Fort should not miss the Qutub Sahi Tombs. There are 7 generations of kings who are resting in these tombs. This place is perfect for a relaxed evening walk.


Salar Jung Museum
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5. SALAR JUNG MUSEUM: 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 largest one-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 and only part of Salar Jung’s collection is placed there. One of the main attraction here is the Mephistopheles and Margaretta statue which is a life-size double statue that was skillfully 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 hall to witness a small but a beautiful doll that comes out of a clock.

Nizam Museum
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6. NIZAM MUSEUM: Having a wide display of the gifts and mementos which was given to the last Nizam of Hyderabad, the Nizam Museum is a repository of souvenirs. Located at the Purani Haveli, a place of the erstwhile Nizams, opened to public display in the year 2000, this place showcases the ancient culture of the Nizams. Well planned architecture and intricate craftsmanship has skillfully helped in creating these timeless monuments.

Falaknuma Palace
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7. FALAKNUMA PALACE: This beautiful palace is situated at a height, so it was called Falaknuma, which means mirror of the sky. The palace was built by an Italian architect for the fifth tier Amir. Which was later won by the Nizam. The Nizam was very fond of art, he got all kinds of sculptures, paintings, furniture from every corner of the world in this palace. Here in the evening, there is a sound and light show, which tells the history of the Golconda Fort. It is currently being looked after by the Taj Group, and is being built as a heritage hotel.

Mecca Masjid
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8. MECCA MASJID: Mecca Masjid was built about 400 years ago, during the time of Sultan Mohammad Qutub Shah. He was the sixth Royal Sultan of Hyderabad. About 8 thousand laborers were engaged in the construction of this mosque. Mohammad Qutub Shah personally laid the foundation stone of this mosque.

Birla Mandir
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9. BIRLA MANDIR: The Birla Mandir is located in the Kala Pahadi at the south end of Hussain Sagar. This beautiful temple is constructed with white Marvel stones. The structure of this temple will look like South Indian and Aryan temples. Standing in this temple built in the hill, you can see the beauty of the lake, as well as the whole city, can be seen from here, which you will feel the pleasure of seeing. The temple has an idol of Lord Venkateswara. This statue is a replica of the statue of Tirumala Tirupati. Near this temple is the Birla Science Museum.

Nehru Zoological Park
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10. NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK: This park spread over 300 acres in Bahadurpur, Hyderabad has more than 1500 animals. It was established in the year 1959 and inaugurated in 1963. Here you will find many animals like lion, royal Bengal tiger, white tiger, rhinoceros, etc. Indian cobras, star tortoises and large giant tortoises are also seen here. Elephant rides can also be done here. Apart from this, there is also Lion Safari Park, Train for Children and Natural History Museum.



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