Charminar, Hyderabad is a magnificent piece of architecture. Charminar is located in Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh. A Tour to Hyderabad is never complete without a visit to this monument. It has become the pride of the 400 year old city of Hyderabad.
Charminar, Hyderabad is a huge square structure built with granite. The monument of Charminar is 56 meter high and 30 meter in width. The four artistically carved minarets of Charminar is constructed at each corner of the monument. Actually these four pillars face the four directions. There are double balconies at each minarets of the Charminar. Charminar is a two storied structure. There is a open roof mosque built in the top floor of the structure that faces the holy city of Mecca. The ground floor of Charminar, Hyderabad has beautiful balconies from where one can have a view of the surrounding areas.
Charminar is the oldest mosque in Hyderabad that has been well preserved. It has become one of the most visited Tourist Destination in Hyderabad. Surrounding this historical monument, numerous shops and exotic bazaars have grown up.
Last Updated on 19 May 2011
