Tourist Attractions in Hyderabad-The Charminar

The Charminar : One of India's most famous monuments the Char Minar has four wide roads radiating in the four cardinal directions. The square structure, each side measuring 100 feet has a central pointed high arch at the center. The edifice is covered up of numerous decorative arches arranged both vertically and horizontally. A graceful elegance surrounds the structure due to the projected canopy, ornamental brackets and decoration in stucco plaster. Standing 180 feet high from the ground the Char minar is a superb artistic structure.

The Galleries Of Charminar : Two galleries, one over another, bordered with a stone balcony and all over a terrace are a must visit for art lovers. In its pinnacle, the unique grand oriental bazaar conglomerate had busy 14000 shops. With vivid color glass bangles the Char Minar Bazaar is a great mix of color and folklore culture.

The Mecca Masjid : Mecca Masjid is a grand edifice with a huge courtyard and capacity of holding ten thousand men at prayer, stands near the Char Minar. The Jami Masjid and the Toli Masjid are small and modest structures, historically famous and well-admired, stands in the midst of the city.

The Falakuma palace,the Regency Mansion, the Husain Sagar Lake, the Birla temple ( on a hilltop), Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar ( Lakes), the Nehru Zoological Park, Naubat Pahad the Chowmukha palace are some other places of tourist interest.