City: Andhra Pradesh
Top Things to do in Andhra Pradesh
Top 5 Architectural Buildings in Andhra Pradesh, India
^† The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 states that Hyderabad is common capital of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states for a period of time not exceeding 10 years.
Common for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Restaurants in Andhra Pradesh
1. Gopuram Gateway
2. Chintala Venkatramana Swamy Temple
3. Rayadurg Fort
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
4. Chandragiri Palaces and Fort
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4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By curatorofmemories - Hyderabad, India
Chandragiri is now famous for the historical fort, and the Raja Mahal within it. The fort encircles eight ruined temples, Rani Mahal and other ruined structures. Two entrances to the fortified city survive even today. Visitors are not allowed to walk till the fort. Seen from a distance the granite rocky mountain gives appearance of moon, which possibly gave the fort its name: Chandra (moon) Giri (mountain) The Raja Mahal Palace is an example of architecture of Vijayanagar period. It is a three storeyed structure with a durbar hall in the middle. The crowning towers represents the Hindu architectural elements. The palace was constructed using stone, brick, lime mortar and devoid of timber. The palace bears a striking resemblance to the Lotus Palace in Hampi, and houses a small museum run maintained by ASI. It was in this Durbar hall where the pact of granting lands for Fort St. George to the British was signed by Vijayanagar King Sri Rangaraya. The fort later grew into modern day metropolis of Chennai. Across the road from the King’s Palace are the exposed foundations of a long gone building that local guides claim was the residence of the legendary Tenali Rama, the humorous poet from Krishna Deva Raya’s court.
5. Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Suvi85
This is noted famous temple of Lord Venkateswara in Kadapa district. People call this as 'Tirumala Tholi Gadapa' which means 'Tirumala First Step'. People say Lord Venkateswara kept his leg first here only so people say we need to visit this temple before visiting Tirumala. Powerful God. Nice temple to visit. There is a lizard scultpure at roof of temple inside. People say that if we touch this lizard all dhoshas which are bcz of lizard will go off. Bramhotsavam celebrations will be done here. God idol is big same like Tirumala. Marriages also happen here.
