Vidhan Soudha
Vidhana Soudha, the stately building in the 'Neo-Dravidian' style, is located on Dr.Ambedkar Veddi road at the northern end of Cubbon Park. It houses the Secretariat, the State legislature and several other Government offices in Karnataka. This arresting monument built between 1951 and 1956, spreading over a total area of 5,50,505 square feet, consists of four floors. The conception, execution and completion of this royal edifice is credited to Shri Kengal Hanumanthaiah, the former Chief Minister of Mysore. 

The granite structure has distinct ornamental motifs, woodwork and stone carvings with chiselled geometric designs and floral patterns. Four domes are located at the four corners and another bigger and taller dome in front of the building. The gleaming white domes, pillars and archways, resemble the architectural pattern of Mysore’s old palaces. The main entrance of Vidhana Soudha is overshadowed by the four headed lion on top of the dome in front. The massive sandalwood door of the Cabinet room is a spectacular feature of this imposing building. The entire building is illuminated on Sundays and public holidays. Prior permission is necessary to visit the interior of Vidhana Soudha. 

Vikas Soudha
Vikas Soudha, the facsimile of Vidhan Soudha, is located to the south of the building. Inaugurated in February 2005, this eight-storeyed building covering an area of about 7.5 acres was built as an annex to the Vidhan Soudha. There is a provision for 15 ministers and their departments and an exclusive media centre for the Chief minister. Some of the other features of the building include a conference hall of 350 capacity, 15 meeting and committee rooms of various capacities, record room, library, public grievance cell, three cafeteria, confidential printing press and parking facilities for 550 cars in three basement floors.

Attara Kacheri
The State High Court Attara Kacheri, located in Cubbon park and situated opposite the Vidhan Soudha, is a fine example of Greco-Roman architecture. Constructed in 1867, this magnificent two storied red coloured building of stone and brick, houses the high court and several lower courts. Attara Kacheri literally means 'The eighteen offices or departments'.

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
The planetarium located at Sri. T. Chowdaiah Road opposite to the golf course was established in 1989 by the Bangalore City Corporation and later entrusted to the Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE). The sky theater here with a dome of fifteen meters in diameter has a seating capacity of 225. Lectures and shows on astronomy are regular features here. The shows about the marvels of the universe, the planets and the solar system are designed to be informative and entertaining and is a visual delight for children and adults. Apart from offering clear and informative accounts of science subjects, these programmes also bring in historical backgrounds, modern developments and future prospects. The Planetarium also has an observatory with a professional six inch code refractor telescope.

The exhibits displayed at the exhibition hall in the planetarium include astro-photographs of galaxies, paintings, sculpture and posters of versatile personalities such as Albert Einstein etc. It also houses a stall where one can buy books, science kits, models, telescopes, astro-photos, etc. The planetarium is closed every Mondays and second Tuesdays. Working hours are from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm. Daily two shows are held here and the entry is restricted to children below 5 years. The science park developed in the planetarium area provides an opportunity to the visitors to learn some elements of science in a natural and playful manner. Association of Bangalore Amateur Astronomers (ABAA), an independent, nonprofit making body is also housed in the Planetarium.
Contact address :
Bangalore Association for Science Education 
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
Sri. T. Chowdaiah Road, High Grounds, 
Bangalore-560001
Phone : +91 80 22266084, +91 80 22203234
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Tipu's Summer Palace and Fort
The architecture, the layout and the overall look of Tipu Sultan fort and palace offer a glimpse of the ethnic Mughal lifestyle in the past. Located opposite the city market, Tipu Sultan fort can be entered through the southern, Mysore gate which is still intact, from K R Road, or from the Vani Vilas Hospital side. Noted for its beautifully carved arches in Indo-Islamic style, Tipu's fort was originally a mud fort built by a feudal lord Kempe Gowda in 1537. Later an extension was made by Chikkadevaraya Wodeyar of Mysore. It was again extended and fortified by Hyder ali, Tipu Sultan's father. There is an ancient Ganesha Temple, a little beyond the entrance to the fort with a fine statue of Lord Ganesha and a beautiful carving of Sri Krishna playing the flute. There are some interesting reliefs on the walls of the fort and a white memorial tablet is found on the outer wall opposite the Kote Anjaneya Temple. Now only parts of the fort remain. It opens to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m

Tipu's palace is situated near the fort, at Albert Victor Road. Though the construction of this 2- storeyed wooden palace was started by Hyder Ali, it was completed by Tipu Sultan in 1791. Known as the 'Abode of Peace', the palace built in the18th century, was one of Tipu Sultan's summer retreats. The structure is similar to the Daria Daulat palace of Srirangapatnam.

The walls and ceilings of the palace is beautifully decorated with floral motifs and the pillars, connected by scalloped arches, painted in brilliant colours. The walls in front of the entrances to the east and west halls have square projecting balconies which is supposed to have been introduced for the seat of state from where Tipu Sultan held the durbar. In the quadrant there is a Ganesha Temple that popularly depicts and represents Tipu Sultan's religious tolerance. There are fountains in front of each face of the palace and it also has a well maintained garden.

After Tipu's death, British used the palace building as their secretariat till 1867. Converted to a museum, the palace was opened to public in 2005. Besides the delicate carving and paintings, it houses an art gallery of nearly a thousand historical photos and artifacts of Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan and other famous personalities. There is an entry fee to the palace and the visiting hours is from 10am to 6pm. It is closed on all Sundays.   

Bangalore Palace
Inspired by the Windsor castle in London, Bangalore Palace was build in the Tudor Style architecture with Gothic windows, fortified towers, arches, battlements and turreted parapets. Situated in the heart of Bangalore city, near Sadashiv Nagar, this unique edifice was built by Rev. Garrett, first Principal of the Central High School, which is now Central College. In 1884, it was bought by the then Maharaja of Mysore, Chamaraja Wodeyar. The palace spread over an area of about 430 acres with a built-up area of 40,000 sq. ft, is famous for its elegantly carved woodwork. The interiors have awesome floral motifs, cornices, mouldings and relief paintings on its ceilings. Earlier the vast open area of the palace used to be surrounded by beautiful gardens, and polo matches were conducted on the grounds. Today the palace ground is a popular venue for various exhibitions, concerts and cultural programs. After the last restoration in 1927, recently in 2005, work on the interiors of the Bangalore Palace and its gardens was taken up by the scion of the erstwhile Mysore royal family, Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar. Mr.Wadiyar has put up his own personal collection of modern art in the Darbar Hall and some rooms in the Maharaja's Suite. One of the rooms has been converted into a boutique, where silks and garments are on display. Silk scarves, bras shields and photographs of the royal family will be sold as souvenirs to visitors.

Gandhi Bhavan
Gandhi Bhavan, located on Kumara Krupa road, is a memorial to the life of Mahatma Gandhi and the venue for many public meetings on Gandhian values. Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, housed in the Gandhi Bhavan is an exclusive gallery exhibiting the entire life of Mahatma Gandhi. It displays a comprehensive picture gallery of Gandhiji’s life from early childhood to his last days. It also exhibits a collection of photostat copies of letters written by Gandhiji to various personalities, his wooden shoes, clay drinking bowls etc. It is open on weekdays from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Chowdaiah Memorial Hall
Chowdaiah memorial hall built in the shape of a violin, is named after Karnataka's violin maestro T. Chowdaiah. This multipurpose air-conditioned hall is a popular venue for cultural events. Located at Gayathri Devi Park Extension below the Sankey Tank Bund Road, it is said to be the first building in the shape of a musical instrument in the whole world.