Historical Places in Hyderabad
There are many historical places in Hyderabad. Some of the most important historical places in Hyderabad are the following: The Chittorgarh Fort, Nagarhole, City Palace, Presidency College, Hyderabad Red fort and Tundli Temple, Meenakshi Temple, Shahid minar, etc. These historical places in Hyderabad provide a glimpse into the past of Hyderabad and the people who lived in that era. All these places are open to visitors all through the year.
Most of these places were built during the Mughal period and the Hyderabad city served as the capital of the Mughals. However, in the early part of the 20th century, Hyderabad was also the capital of the British. Most of the old monuments in Hyderabad tell us about the glorious days of Mughal and British rule. One of the best ways to know about the historical roots of the place is to go on any of the heritage tours offered by the tourism authorities.
While on a visit to any of the historical places in Hyderabad one will be amazed by the immense wealth of the various artifacts and paintings that tell us about the past. Most of the tourists visit Hyderabad during Ganesh Chaturthi. This is the most popular festival in India and across the globe. Besides the major religious festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Id and Christmas, a wide range of festivities and fairs are held all over the city, which further adds to the fascination of this erstwhile city.