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City in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Anantapur is a city in Andhra Pradesh in India with historic forts and temples.
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The Clock Tower is a historic structure at the centre of Anantapur town, built in memory of martyrs of the Indian freedom movement by the initiative of M. Ramachandra Naidu (then district judge) and other citizens. The height of the Clock Tower is 47 ft which signifies the year 1947. The Tower's radius is 15 ft which signifies the date 15th. The Tower has 8 faces which signifies August, the eighth month of the year.
to see ancient architecture.
7 km from town. Built by ISKON in 2008.
This is holy place both for Hindus and Muslims. All the temples are located at one place (Shirdi Sai Baba, Ayyappa, Ganesh & Hanuman Temples)
It's a peaceful place and very famous.
An outdoor restaurant.
Famous restaurant in 1st road, near Police Training College
Spice touch
Famous restaurant in I-Road Gurukrupa hotel, Sujatha Hotel, Indira Priyadarshini Hotel-near Clock Tower.
Famous restaurant in Oldtown near to Krishna theatre, near Srikantam Circle.
Famous restaurant near Medinova Hospital.
In old town.
Opposite Emrald Restaurant..
At national highway towards Bangalore.
near Hotel Sapthagiri Balla is also good.
Famous for varieties of dosas.
Famous for North Indian dishes.
at Raju Road.
near Sreekantam Circle
3 star Hotel in the central area of the city.
By train
You have Garib Rath service to Hyderabad / Bangalore.
By bus
Along with the government-operated APSRTC bus services, there are many private operators with very good bus services from Hyderabad, Vellore and Bengaluru.
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Kadapa · Regional · CDP
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