Bijapur - 5 Attractions You Must Visit
About Bijapur
Bijapur is well known for the great monuments of historical importance built during the Adil Shahi dynasty.
Types of Attractions in Bijapur
List of Attractions in Bijapur
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
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
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
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
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.