Tipu Sultan's Fort
The storied structure built of teakwood is situated in the busiest marketplace in Bangalore. Tipu Sultan's fort was built in the period 1789-1790. The main attraction inside the fort is a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The temple shows respect that Tipu Sultan had towards other religions. Covering as area of 400 acres, the fort was used as a secretariat by the British after the death of Tipu Sultan. The numerous carved pillars in the fort will leave you mesmerized. There is an art gallery as well that showcases many photos and paintings of Kings and Viceroys. Apart from Sundays, the fort is open to public on all days. The timings of the fort are 10 AM to 6 PM.
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