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There are many cities which represent the splendour and the culture of the past ages. There are some cities that are modern and high tech. However, Bangalore may be said to be a combination of these two elements. The city has a very pleasant climate. It can provide a very enjoyable journey. There are a few places in Bangalore that should not be missed. 

 

 

The Tipu Sultan Fort is located in one of the most crowded areas of the market place. It represents the talent and skill of the artists of the bygone era. The fort has a very rich historical past associated with it. The architecture of the fort is very interesting with numerous arches, pillars and balconies. The fort also has a gallery which houses numerous photos, carvings and paintings of historical importance. 

 

 

The botanical garden is a very beautiful spot that may be visited in India. The garden was inspired by the Crystal Palace in London. It has two hundred and forty acres of land that is included in it with more than eighteen hundred different species of plants, trees and herbs. The lawn clock is one of the most versatile pieces that may not be found anywhere else. 

 

 

The Bangalore Palace was constructed as early as 1884 and has a certain history associated with it. It was inspired by the Windsor Castle in England. It has a Gothic style with windows, wood carvings and turrets made in that fashion. It covers almost four hundred and thirty acres of land along with beautiful gardens. It now conducts many concerts and exhibitions of much significance. The visitors here can opt for the palace tour or visit the amusement park here. 

 

 

The city also offers a great view of the hills and a perfect place to feel united with nature at the Nandi Hills. It is a hill station near the city of Bangalore which has a solid monolithic granite mass which offers a very good view. The Hill has been named after the Nandi temple of the location. The climate is very pleasant here, and a visitor can visit this hill station at any time of the day. There is a playground for children along with some excellent facilities here. The visitor can engage in numerous activities including trekking, cycling and motorbike riding here. 

 

 

The government museum located in the city was built in 1886. This museum showcases some rare collections that include some representations from some different periods. There are eighteen different galleries in the museum that holds different artefacts including Neolithic finds, antique jewellery, sculptures and old paintings among many other things. 

 

 

The national gallery of modern art is also located in Bangalore and should be visited by all lovers of art. It has a very rare collection of over five hundred paintings by artists such as Raja Ravi Verma, Rabindranath Tagore, Jamini Roy and so on. The artworks have been curated very well with proper labelling and have been displayed according to a particular period, art school and artists. 

 

 

Apart from visiting these tourist attractions, a visitor can also visit Bangalore to shop. There are some malls, and local shops also provide great opportunities. Moreover, the museum shops also have some gift items that may be bought as souvenirs. The cuisine is also very rich and offers some delicious food items that should be tried. At Bangalore, there are some places that tourists and visitors should visit. 

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There are many international and domestic flights with some airlines such as Etihad Air, which connect these places with the rest of the world. Hence, Bangalore offers some reasons for all tourists to visit at least once in their entire lifetime. Moreover, it can be a travel plan that is fruitful as well as affordable for most travellers.