Indulge in the many attractions in and around Hyderabad India and the state of Andhra Pradesh. From Ramoji Film City to Falaknuma Palace to Salar Jung Museum, there is no shortage of wonderful places of interest to check out. Read the list below to get a complete picture of what our diverse neighborhood has to offer in the way of entertaining things to do. Delight in the latest advances of science and technology at Birla Planetarium. This popular attraction is conveniently located in the heart of Hyderabad on Nawbat Pahad, a small hill providing perfect panoramic views. [top] Covering 120 acres, the Botanical Gardens serve up a tempting treat for all your senses. Enjoy a multitude of herbs, plants and trees. Surrounding the Gardens are bodies of water, meadows and abundant grasslands. [top] Charminar, meaning "Four Towers" is considered to be one of the most important monuments in Hyderabad. This monument was built to commemorate the eradication of the plague in 1591. It is popular because of its four characteristic minarets (possibly depicting the first four khalifs of Islam), as it was build by the emperor Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. The Charminar looks beautiful in the nights when it is illuminated, and it its exquisite carvings and moldings make it a must-see attraction for both locals and vistors alike. [top] Falaknuma Palace is a sight to behold. This Italian-designed architectural beauty features Louis XIV-style decor, Italian marble staircases and ornate fountains. [top] Golkonda fort, only 10 kilometres west of Hyderabad city, is a must-see. The majesty and grandeur of the 800-year-old ruins and the architectural glory of those structures, which have survived the ravage of time and rampage by Mughal vandals, is breathtaking. Legend has it that Golkonda was the centre of a flourishing trade in diamonds and that the world-famous Kohinoor diamond came from this market. The rugged and time-ravaged ruins throw up fleeting evidence of a golden age with Golkonda as its essence. [top] A man-made lake, Hussain Sagar is home to the Tank Bund, which boasts scenic gardens and statues of famous personalities. Boating and water sports are also very popular. [top] The Indian School of Business (ISB) located in Hyderabad, India, is an international business school providing postgraduate programmes in Management (Master of Business Administration - MBA), post doctoral programmes, as well as executive education programmes for business executives. The ISB is listed as #20 among the top 100 global B-schools by the Financial Times annual MBA 2008 rankings. The campus is rich in resources, including a state-of-the-art library, and it enjoys a world-class faculty drawn from the top business schools. It follows a model of having a mix of visiting and resident faculty. [top] It's believed that an Italian designer is responsible for the gorgeous garden built around Lotus Pond in Jubilee Hills. Delight in the utter serenity of this superb setting that is also home to several rare species of birds. [top] Mecca Masjid is one of Hyderabad's most stunning mosques. Visitors are captivated by this stone-built mosque's architecture, size and stately splendor. [top] One of the largest zoos in India, Nehru Zoological Park features an excellent array of animals, birds and sea creatures. Nearby is Mir Alam Lake. [top] Hyderabad is home to the second largest film industry in India, Telugu Cinema, aka Tollywood, which produces approximately 150 movies each year. It's also home to the world's largest film studio, Ramoji Film City. It opened in 1996 on nearly 2,000 acres of land. [top] Witness the largest one-man collection of antiques in the world at Salar Jung Museum. "The Veiled Rebecca" is just one of many artifacts dating back several centuries that you'll encounter. [top]

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