Bijapur - 5 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Bijapur

Bijapur is well known for the great monuments of historical importance built during the Adil Shahi dynasty.

Types of Attractions in Bijapur

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Bijapur

Almatti Dam

Almatti Dam

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Dams

Almatti dam is a hydroelectric project on the Krishna River. The 290 Mw power station is also situated beside the dam.

Bara Kaman

Bara Kaman

Notable Architectures

Bara kaman is an incomplete catacomb of Ali Adilshah 2 .He needed to manufacture a sepulchur of unmatched engineering quality. That we can experience while seeing this.

Fort Bijapur

Fort Bijapur

Forts

Notable Architectures

Historical fort located in the heart of Bijapur. This fort was built by the founder of the Adil Shahi Dynasty.

Gol Gumbaz

Gol Gumbaz

Tombs

Notable Architectures

Gol Gumbaz is a mausoleum of the king Muhammed Adhil Shah. the name is based on gola gummata derived from gol gommbadh meaning circular dome. This follows the style of Indo Islamic architecture.

Shivgiri Temple

Shivgiri Temple

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

There is an 85 feet tall Shiva statue.this is a growing pilgrimage location. 1500 tonnes statue of Lord Shiva is considered as the second largest one in India.

Map of attractions in Bijapur

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For more information about Bijapur, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bijapur_district,_Karnataka