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A government museum dedicated to Bengaluru's founder Kempe Gowda. It is housed in the Mayo Hall, which was built in memory of Lord Mayo, the 4th Viceroy of India. This two-storey building is known for its ornate furniture and architecture. It is adorned by chandeliers, Greek cornices, Tuscan columns, stone arches, wooden floors and beautiful furnishings. The building itself offers a panoramic view of the city's Parade Grounds and Ulsoor Lake on one side, and the Bangalore Race Course and Brigade Grounds on the south.
Kempegowda Museum is a government museum located in the city of Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka, India. It was established in the year 2011 is dedicated to Yelahanka chieftain Kempegowda (1513-1569) who was the founder of Bangalore city. The museum is located on the first floor of Mayo Hall. The museum has Kempegowda's statue as well as posters and pictures of forts, temples, reservoirs and inscriptions from his time.
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A Wesleyan church built in 1865.
A 750 m pedestrianised street from Brigade Road to St. Mark's Road, running parallel to MG Road. The street is paved from granite cobblestones, which were laid in a Kasuti pattern to reflect Karnataka's cultural heritage. It is a major shopping and nightlife area, and a popular spot for celebrating New Year's Eve.
A Presbyterian church, consecrated in memory of Mary Elizabeth McGoun, wife of Col. Thomas McGoun of the 6th Madras Native Infantry. It is an example of Gothic architecture in the city, with a steeping roof of Mangalore tiles, a row of decorative ridge-tiles on the top, turreted parapets and gables, iron crested towers, intricately done plaster motifs, railings of cast iron, and pilasters and pavilions rising from the wing.
A major landmark of Central Bengaluru. It was built in 1851, for the British Regiment stationed in Bengaluru. Built-in the English Renaissance style, the church can accommodate 700 people and is regarded as the largest military church in southern India. It has a congregation of over 450 families.
The sole cathedral of Bengaluru is dedicated to Saint Mark the Evangelist. It is famous for its English Baroque architecture inspired by London's St Paul's Cathedral. The entrance has elaborate woodwork with ornate carvings. The bell is the amongst the most well-maintained church bells in India. The stained glasswork adds to the beauty of the cathedral.
Halasuru lake
One of the biggest lakes in Bengaluru, with several islands. There's a watch tower with a Chinese bell on the lake.