Hyderabad is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh and consists of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is a 400 year old metropolis and was once the seat of the Nizams of Hyderabad. This fifth largest city in India was founded by Muhammad Quli in 1590 AD and became a part of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Aurangazeb. The city has a large number of tourist attractions which invite people from all over the world to this beautiful city. We at Touristplacesinindia.com provide you with complete information on all that you want to know about tourist attractions in Hyderabad. After the independence of India, Andhra Pradesh became the first state to be formed on linguistic basis with Hyderabad as its capital. The city is well accessible by roads, railways and air transport. Hyderabad has the main air head and the railway and bus terminus. The city is an important business cum tourist centre and has a large number of hotels to provide accommodation to the tourists. Among the major tourist attractions found in this city, the prominent ones include:

Charminar:
It was built in 1591 AD in the heart of the old city of Hyderabad by Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah to commemorate the eradication of plague just after he shifted his capital from Golkunda to Hyderabad. The monument is a square structure with four towers in each of the four corners, each of whose sides is 20 meters in length.

Mecca Masjid:
It is one of the oldest mosques in the city which was started by Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah in 1617, but was completed by Aurangzeb in 1694. The mosque is a granite giant and can accommodate about ten thousand worshippers at a time.

Golkunda Fort:
It is one of the most magnificent fortress complexes which are situated about 11 km from Hyderabad. The fort is now in its ruins is one of the most impressive among the tourist locations.

Salar Jung Museum:
It is the third largest museum in India and is well known for its prized collections belonging to different civilizations dating back to the 1st century.

Other important tourist destinations in Hyderabad include the Hussain Sagar, Jama Masjid, St. Joseph�s Cathedral, St. Mary�s Church, Birla Mandir, Qutb Shahi tombs, and the Nehru Zoological Park.

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