About
VIJAYAWADA |
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Vijayawada
(formerly Bezawada) is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh,
India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by
the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the
North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about 275
kilometres (171 mi) from the state capital Hyderabad. |
Vijayawada literally translates to "The Place of Victory".
Its prominence as a major trading and business center has earned
it the title of the "Business Capital of Andhra Pradesh”.
Situated along the Chennai-Howrah and Chennai-Delhi Railway route,
this is the largest railway junction in South India. |
| Prakasam
Barrage |
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Built
across the river Krishna connecting Guntur District, Prakasham
Barrage has created a panoramic lake. Its three canals that run
through the city give Vijayawada a Venetian (Venice) look. |
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Kanaka
Durga Temple |
One
of the most popular temples in Andhra Pradesh, it is located on
Indrakeeladri hill overlooking the city as well as the River Krishna.
It was built after 12th century by Maharaja Poosapati Madhava
Varma, the ancestor of Vijayanagaram Poosapati Kings, according
to History. He is the builder of Modern Vijayawada kingdom. |
| Gandhi
Hill |
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The
first Gandhi Memorial with seven stupas in the country was constructed
on this hill at a height of 500 ft (150 m). The 52 ft (16 m) stupa
was unveiled on 6 October 1968 by Dr. Zakir Hussain, the President
of India. Gandhi Memorial Library, a Sound and Light Show on Mahatma
Gandhi's life and a planetarium are the other attractions. |
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Mogalarajapuram
Caves |
These
caves are said to be excavated in 5th century A.D. The caves are
reputed to be the first of their kind in South India. The idols
of Lord Nataraja, Vinayaka & Arthanareeswara are carved here,
but none of the statue are available here |
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Victoria Museum |
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A
place for archaeology lovers, Victoria Museum has a carefully
preserved collection of ancient sculptures, paintings, idols,
weapons, cutlery, and inscriptions. |
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Kondapalli
Fort |
Kondapalli
Fort is a major tourist attraction. The historic fort
on the hill (Eastern ghats) on the west of the village was built
by Prolaya Vema Reddy of Kodaveedu during the 14th Century. It
is very famous for Kondapally toys which are chiseled out of locally
available special light softwood and painted with vegetable dyes,
and vibrant enamel colours are world famous artistic wonders |
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