Hyderabad, India

Hyderabad is a city in Southeast India, the largest city and capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, located on the left bank of the Musi River. Its population is about 7 million people, together with its twin city Secunderabad. Famous for its architectural monuments, temples, churches, beautiful parks and bazaars, Hyderabad is visited by millions of tourists every year. The best time to visit is from November to February. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is close to the city.
The city was founded in 1586 by the Muslim ruler Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, who hired Persian architects to build him the city of his dreams, where he could rest and enjoy its beauty. It was during his time that Hyderabad's iconic Charminar building, located in the Old City, was built. It is a triumphal arch, a masterful blend of Islamic and South Indian architectural styles, epitomizing the cultural face of the city. According to a legend, this unique monument built by Muhammad Qutb Shah is in honor of his beloved Hindu wife.
Near Charminar is the Makah Masjid, the second largest mosque in India. It was built in the 17th century and its construction lasted 78 years, and the bricks are of a special composition, which are believed to have been brought from Mecca. The triple arched facade of this architectural masterpiece is carved out of a huge granite rock. Eight thousand people worked to build the Makah Masjid mosque.
The marble Hindu temple of Birla Mandir stands out above the city on a hill.
In 1724, Asaf Khan was titled "Nizam" or hereditary ruler, and Hyderabad became a developed city and the capital of India's largest princely province.
The Chowmahalla Palace was built in 1750. Here the Nizam welcomed official guests and royalty, who were entertained not only in the wonderful palace, but also in the magnificent park. Falaknuma Palace is one of the remarkable buildings of Hyderabad, which was built in the southern part of the city by an Italian architect. With its beautiful marble staircases and magnificent fountains, it is an expression of the power of the local Nizams.
Golconda is one of the most magnificently preserved fort complexes in India. It is located on a hill, and from the remains of the interior furnishings it can be seen that the fortress was a very strong fortification. Today, there is a huge beautiful park surrounding the complex, and the Light and Sound show presented at the fort makes it a desirable place to visit.
The tombs of the rulers of the Qutb Shahi dynasty are located near the Golconda Fort and are buildings with huge domes and large minarets. The recently discovered Paigah Tombs are a series of mausoleums with unique geometric sculptures.
An interesting place to visit in Hyderabad is the Salaar Jung Museum, where one can see the largest collection of antiques collected by a single person, dating back several centuries. Puran Haveli is a single-storied building with European architecture, where one can see the world's longest wardrobe on two floors.
Apart from its remarkable architectural monuments, Hyderabad in India is also known as the 'City of Pearls' as it is a global trading center for large diamonds, emeralds and natural pearls. The rough diamond "Koh-i-nor" was found in the city's diamond mines. And the famous pearl market in Pathargati offers all kinds of pearls, jewelry, paintings, bracelets with various gems, sarees and many other interesting things.
Hyderabad city has numerous lakes called 'sagar' which means 'sea'. In this city built for recreation there are 140 lakes and 834 water reservoirs. One of the oldest artificial lakes is Hussein Sagar, created in 1562. during the Qutb Shahi dynasty and was a source of drinking water for Hyderabad. It is also known for the 19-meter tall Buddha statue in the middle of the lake. A huge park for walking is located around its shores. With the interesting attractive boats, the walk on the lake and to the Buddha statue is a pleasant experience. Hyderabad Zoo has a wide variety of animals and birds. The interesting thing about her is that the fences are made as if the animals were in their natural environment. The ecological environment is very important here - the use of plastic bottles and cups is not allowed.
Today, there are more than 1,300 IT companies in Hyderabad. It has 13 universities, among them the Institute of Medical Sciences, the University of English and Foreign Languages, and in 1982 the first distance learning university was established here. Walking around the city, the tourist can sit in one of the numerous teahouses and support himself with a cup of excellent tea supported by one of the local dishes.
Not far from the city of Hyderabad, just 20 minutes by car, there is Ramoji Film City - the world's largest studio park, covering 2,000 square meters. decare area built in 1996 It is one of the most popular centers for tourism and recreation in Asia and is visited by 1.5 million tourists a year. Hyderabad strives to keep pace with the new times but at the same time preserves its rich cultural heritage.