One of the best examples of Indo Saracenic and Dravidian architecture, Vidhana Soudha is a popular landmark in the Garden City. Its foundation stone was laid by Jawaharlala Nehru in the year 1951 and was finally completed in the year 1956. The largest legislative building in India, is situated close by to Cubbon Park that offers the opportunity to tourists to visit the two popular Bangalore sightseeing places at a go.
Location: Vidhana Soudha, Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagar
Timings: Monday-Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Entry Fee: prior permission is required
Vidhana Soudha
The Karnataka government constructed a replica named Vikasa Soudha to the south of the building. Initiated by the then Chief Minister S. M. Krishna and inaugurated in February 2005, it is intended to be an annexe building, housing some of the ministries and legislative offices.
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