The majestic looking Vidhan Soudha located in Banglore is a marvel of neo-Dravidian architecture and one of the most imposing building not only in Banglore but also in India.

It houses the State Legislature, and is the largest Secretariat in India. Kengal Hanumanthaiah, Chief Minister of the then Mysore State between 1951-1956 was responsible for the concept, the structure and the setting of this magnificent building.

Vidhan Soudha houses the State Legislative Assembly of Karnataka and part of the Secretariat. Supervised and executed by engineers and architects led by the then Chief Engineer, late B.R.Manickam of the Public Works Department, the Vidhana Soudha is an arresting place.

The building project was started in 1952 and was completed in four years. Five thousand labourers, 1500 chisellers, masons and wood carvers were employed to bring the building to its present form.

Built entirely from Banglore granite in the Dravidian style, it has floral motifs on stone carvings drawn from the celebrated temple craft of South India.

Tipu's Palace, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan is located in Banglore. Within the fort are the remains of Tipu's Palace.

This double-storeyed ornate structure was constructed between 1781 and 1791 AD. Haider Ali started the construction, which was completed by Tipu Sultan in 1791 AD. It was used as a summer retreat by the king. It was known as the "Abode of Peace". Currently the settings evoke memories of a two storeyed ornate wooden structure with pillars, arches and balconies. The entire structure is built in Teakwood.

This palace is beautifully decorated with floral motifs on the walls and ceilings. The structure is replete with pillars, arches and balconies. After the death of Tipu, this building was used by the British as their secretariat till 1867.

In busy market place of the city are the remnants of the fort built by Tipu. What ever remains of the fort reminds one of the struggle by Tipu against the British. There is a small Ganesha temple among the fort ruins.

Banglore Palace, inspired by the Windsor Castle, was built in 1887 AD by Chamaraja Wodeyar in Tudor-style.

Standing in the heart of the city, the palace was earlier surrounded by beautiful gardens in the midst of a vast open area, which has reduced considerably today.

This unique edifice gives the impression of a piece of England's architecture in Banglore. Largely constructed of wood, the Banglore Palace is famous for its carving and paintings.

The structure has fortified towers and its interiors boast of elegant woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture, complete with Gothic windows, battlements and turrets.

An exquisite door panel at the entrance leads to grand settings inside. The interiors have breathtaking floral motifs, cornices, mouldings and relief paintings on its ceiling. It is said that the construction cost of this exquisite palace was just over Rs 1 lakh. The huge 45,000 sq. feet mansion on which the palace stands was originally owned by Reverend Garret.

The palace ground, located between Jayamahal and Sadashivanagar areas, has now become the venue for various exhibitions, concerts and cultural programmes.