Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
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The Neo-Dravidian-style Vidhana Soudha is the seat of the state legislature while the red Attara Kacheri houses the High Court. In 2005, an annex called the Vikas Soudha was inaugurated, designed as an exact replica of the Vidhana Soudha. Though these buildings cannot be visited, they can be viewed from the outside.
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Neighborhood: Cubbon Park
In the heart of the city’s business hub is Bangalore’s most favourite garden. Cubbon
Park is a beautifully maintained 120-hectare garden where all the local residents of the city take a break. A landmark ‘lung’ area of Bengaluru, the gardens are dotted with a lot of colonial heritage and charm, which are today a part of the state capital’s political centre. Home to the red-painted Gothic style State Central Library, the magnificent Vidhan Souda built in Mysore Neo-Dravidian architectural style, the neoclassical Attara Kacheri built in 1864 and housing the High Court, oldest museums and GPO in its vicinity, a trip to Cubbon Park is a great heritage walk. Sundays at the park are quite a treat with a plethora of activities to choose from - concerts, fun runs, yoga, tiny farmers market, the list is endless.
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- Cubbon Park • 6 min walk
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sanjayvora45
Ahmedabad, India676 contributions
Nov 2019
Vidhan Soudha or legislative assembly of karnataka state is designed in Neo-Dravidian and some elements of Indo-saracenic style.
Kengal Hanumanthaiah designed this building and construction was completed in 1956 under his guidance.
Total area of is 60 acres and having four floor above ground and one floor below ground.
Only roadside view is possible.
Kengal Hanumanthaiah designed this building and construction was completed in 1956 under his guidance.
Total area of is 60 acres and having four floor above ground and one floor below ground.
Only roadside view is possible.
Written May 2, 2020
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Saibal S
San Francisco, CA2,433 contributions
Dec 2019
The more imposing building - Vidhana Soudha, which houses the Legislative Assembly of the state of Karnataka was built post-independence and is a beautiful building on this broad boulevard. Across from it is the Attara Kacheri, the High Court of the state, which is a beautiful long red building and is a much older building. It was built in 1868.
Written January 2, 2020
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PuneTravelbud
Pune835 contributions
Feb 2020
Locals call it Suvarna Vidhan Soudha (Sabha). I saw it at night and really enjoyed its golden view ! It is just opposite Dr. Ambedkar metro station. It can be seen from inside in day time.
Written February 19, 2020
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Vratin Shah
Mumbai, India1,304 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Vidhana Soudha is a building consisting of some state government offices. You can visit inside if you have some work, otherwise as a tourist, you can stop outside on the road to click some nice photos. In India, where most of this kind of buildings are built during British empire, it is nice to see such buildings which has been designed & made by Indians.
Written January 22, 2024
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jbschmor
Springfield, OR325 contributions
Jun 2022
Just take the time to see this place from the outside - it's a testament to the enormously inspiring optimism of a new and independent India. Notice the inscription above the central portico: "Government's Work is God's Work." Cuts both ways.
Written June 18, 2022
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Rojmira
Bengaluru, India161 contributions
Jul 2022
Always wanted to go here, finally went there after long time. Very near to Cubbon park, and after finishing my park walk went there. Beautiful govt office looks like a palace.
Written August 6, 2022
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Rajagopal S
Edison, NJ3,336 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
One of the most iconic places in Bangalore … A must visit for all Travlers . Perfectly located in the heart of Bangalore . Lots and lots of other places to see near vidhan Souda. Very peaceful place to spend some time . Very nicely maintained and clean . Kudos to the government for preserving this place . MUST VISIT place .. 👏👏👏👏
Written April 29, 2023
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Vikas G
New Delhi, India43 contributions
Aug 2021
I always wanted to come here on my visit to Bengaluru. I think that this is a must visit place. Big, splendid and grandeur are the right words for the same. I could correlate to many Hindi film shootings that had been done here in the past .
Written August 17, 2021
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Oct 2019
This building is the parliament of the state of Karnataka and state legislature. It's a highly symmetric example of Indo-Dravidian architecture, with the two wings extending out from the centre reminiscent of Italian Renaissance. The entrance at the front has a very impressive looking portico and just behind it is a dome topped with an Ashoka pillar.
A beautiful building, pity it's closed to the public.
A beautiful building, pity it's closed to the public.
Written November 10, 2019
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emanurag
Bengaluru, India214 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
With only scope of clicking picture in front of the building. There nothing more to explore than look at the awesome architecture in place.
Written December 25, 2016
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To see the proceedings of the Assembly you need to take permission or passes from any MLA or Ministers.
Written February 18, 2020
Is there entry ticket to visit this place?
Written May 27, 2019
You can visit from the outside only. When the assembly is in session, then you may go inside with proper permission and following procedure.
Written October 11, 2021
When there is lightning in Vidhan shoudha ?
Written April 11, 2019
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