The 10 Best Historic Sites in Hampi, Karnataka

February 14, 2022 Margarita Chappel

The former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi remains an essential religious hub, housing the Virupaksha, Lakshmi Narasimha, Hemakuta Hill, Big Shivlinga and Vithala temples. The architectural ruins of Hampi are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rock-climbing enthusiasts will adore Hampi, considered the bouldering capital of India, and the city’s rocky landscape, dotted with ancient temple ruins, makes for a unique climbing experience.
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1. Group of Monuments at Hampi

Southern Bank of the River Tungabhadra, Hampi 583239 India
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Group of Monuments at Hampi

Reviewed By abhimanasu - Mandya, India

Hampi is a beautiful and hoistoric place in India there is someny things to see most are templs which are build in year back.Hampi is a magnificent city of ruins, located besides the Tungabhadra river in the state of Karnataka. It is about 352 kms from Bangalore. But heavy crowded places during december as many schools are orgainizing trips to hampi as as historical place.

2. Rock Painting 1500 BC

From SH130 via Unnamed Road towards Chikrampur Commonly called Cave painting, Hampi 583234 India +91 99860 50416 http://petroglyphrockart.blogspot.in/2015/11/14.html
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Rock Painting 1500 BC

3. Vithala Temple Complex

Hampi India
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Vithala Temple Complex

Reviewed By ganaraj

Splendid temple ruins with amazing stone structures.It is famous for fantastic stone chariot and musical pillars.One of the best structure in Hampi locate in the banks of Tungabhadra river.

4. Elephant Stables

Hampi India http://whc.unesco.org/fr/list/241
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Elephant Stables

Reviewed By hafi9876 - Bengaluru, India

The Elephant Stable in Hampi is an impressive structure that was used to provide shelter for the royal elephants of the Vijayanagara Empire. The elephant stable is located in the area that lies just outside the Zenana Enclosure..it is a historical place..The ancient stable is a major attraction among the tourists even today.

5. Purandaradasa Mantapa

Near Vijaya Vittala Temple, Hampi India +91 99860 50416
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Purandaradasa Mantapa

6. Zanana Enclosure

Hampi 583239 India http://hampi.in
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Zanana Enclosure

Reviewed By EileenMtShasta - Mount Shasta, United States

This area has a small indoor museum (no photos allowed) and the Treasury Building, which has some carved stone statues displayed all around the halls. There is a small fee to go inside.

7. Sree Kodandarama Temple

8fp9+99 Hampi, Karnataka, Hampi 583239 India http://hampi.in/
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Sree Kodandarama Temple

8. Queen's Bath

Royal Enclosure, Hampi India http://www.karnataka.com/hampi/queens-bath
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Queen's Bath

Reviewed By AnilRao136 - Hyderabad, India

The whole building in fully intact and good visit to understand the Queen and royal women life style in those days. They have restored verbatim parts of the building. Well Maintained.

9. Monolith Bull

Hampi Bazaar, Hampi India http://www.karnataka.com/hampi/yeduru-basavanna
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Monolith Bull

Reviewed By Enjoymymoments77

Nice rock statue. It is at the base of matunga hill. No entry fee here. Can sit it near to it on stairs in evening.

10. Gejjala Mantapa

Near Vittala Temple, Hampi India
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Gejjala Mantapa

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