Bangalore Palace – striking beauty from a bygone era

Bangalore Palace striking beauty from a bygone era

India has much to offer the adventurous traveller with a thirst to discover the unknown and a desire to learn the ways of a people who boast a rich and prosperous past. Travellers who wish to see what lies beneath the surface of this colourful nation would find Bangalore to be a good starting point as the city is studded with a number of great sights and wonderful tourist draws such as palaces, temples and even museums. One of the best things about Bangalore apart from the quite obvious positive points is the splendid selection of eateries offered to the visitor who might enjoy the wide range of local delicacies. Located at the very heart of Bangalore, the Bangalore Palace is certainly one of the most unique historic buildings that one might come across. This Tudor style building was built in 1887, and at its time cost an astonishing one billion Indian rupees to create. Said to be a miniature version of Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom, this tourist attraction in the heart of the city is treat to visit. The interiors have gothic and European influences, with 16th century paintings. Initially the palace was built by the first principal of what is now known as Central College, the palace was then bought over by a Maharajah from Mysore and then to the final ownership of the current royal family of Mysore. Today, the Bangalore Palace hosts a number of public events in its sprawling grounds. Musical concerts have been among the most frequent to be held against the magnificent backdrop of the palace. Some of the famous artists who have graced these grounds include Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Bryan Adams, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Back Street Boys, Megadeath, Sting, Lamb of God and Amon Armath. Whilst the most recent concert to take place was Michael Learns to Rock in June 2010. Visit the beautiful Bangalore Palace from the comforts of a luxurious Whitefield hotel. Situated just a swift 45 minutes drive from the airport, The Zuri Whitefield Bangalore is a wonderful Bangalore hotel that offers modern facilities and plush comfort for a memorable stay.

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