Charminar in Hyderabad

Location:	Heart of Hyderabad city.
How to Reach:	Hyderabad is well connected with the rest of the country by air, railways and roads. Once in Hyderabad, the local transport like auto-rickshaws and taxis should get you to Charminar.
Main Attractions:	The architecture of Charminar and the Bangle Bazaar flanking the monument on either side.

The elegant structure of the Charminar in Hyderabad is a vivid example of Cazia
style of architecture comprising of granite and lime-mortar. Mohammed Quli Qutub
Shah built this Islamic architectural splendor in the year 1591. Charminar is
the most famous landmark of the city and most tours to Hyderabad include the
Charminar as an absolute essential. It is a must see if you are visiting
Hyderabad.

The wonderful monument with its four arches is so
proportionately planned that when the fort is opened one could catch a glimpse
of the bustling Hyderabad city as these Charminar arches were facing the most
active royal ancestral streets. At each corner stands a tall minaret, which
measures more than 55 meters long and also have a double balcony. The monument
has the signature style of Islamic architecture.

A mosque has been built
on the western side on the open roof of the Charminar fort. You need to climb an
array of 149 steps to reach the top of the fort. Once there, it is easy to feel
the calm of the terrace and see life bustling below. In sharp contrast to the
active and energetic life in the ground floor, the peaceful solitude in the
upper part of the fort is quite relaxing. You can enjoy the passionate beauty of
the Hyderabad city from this elevated height. You can get a bird's eye view of
the city of Hyderabad from this elevation, which is quite a spectacular sight.