The
Charminar in Hyderabad, at the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, is a massive
arch built by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah. The famous monument of not only
Hyderabad, but of South India, Charminar is an impressive square monument
with four minarets. The travel icon of the Pearl city towering to a hieght
of 180 ft., Charminar located in the centre of the old city, is a picture of
beauty. Built in 1591 AD by the founders of Hyderabad in memory of the
eradication of plague, the monument with its four minarets, profusely
crafted leaves is an inerasable imprint on the minds of the tourists.The arch is illuminated daily in the evening, an unforgettable sight to view. The city of Hyderabad, with its delightful blend of the past and the present, exhibits to the visitors an interesting skyline with modern buildings standing shoulder to shoulder along with the splendid 400 year old edifices.
Charminar is always on the top of the attraction list of any tourist visiting Hyderabad. To say that Charminar is a major landmark in the city is to repeat a buzzword. The great monument is a synonym for Hyderabad and the pivot around which the glory and history of the city have developed. This beautiful massive structure in granite, lime, mortar and, some say, pulverised marble, was at one time the heart of the city. Apart from being the core of the city’s cultural ambience, it has become a brand name.
The Architecture
