Heritage & Culture
Heritage, history and culture — temples, palaces and UNESCO sites
Heritage, history and culture — temples, palaces and UNESCO sites
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
The ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire sprawl across a surreal boulder-strewn landscape of temples, palaces and royal quarters.
The Cultural Capital of Karnataka
An Indo-Saracenic masterpiece with stained glass, mirrored halls and 97,000 electric bulbs illuminating it every Sunday.
Masterpieces of Hoysala temple architecture
Intricate soapstone carvings so fine they appear carved in metal — the pinnacle of 12th-century Indian artistry.
Where Chalukya kings were crowned — a UNESCO World Heritage Site
A complex of 8th-century temples blending North and South Indian architectural styles along the Malaprabha River.
Garden City & Silicon Valley of India
A vibrant metropolis of parks, palaces, craft breweries, and India's thriving tech and startup culture.