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Following are some of popular places in Karnataka with cultural& historical significance:
Hampi - Capital of the Vijayanagara Empire with ancient temples and monuments.
Mysore Palace - Iconic palace of the Wadiyar dynasty, known for its grandeur and architecture.
Badami Caves - A complex of rock-cut temples built in the 6th century, with intricate carvings and architecture.
Aihole - A historic site famous for its Chalukya architecture with over 120 ancient temples.
Gol Gumbaz - A mausoleum with the second-largest dome in the world and unique architecture and acoustic properties.
Srirangapatna - A historic town on the River Cauvery, known for its association with the Kingdom of Mysore and Tipu Sultan.
Belur and Halebidu - Historic towns once the capital of the Hoysala Empire, known for magnificent temples.
Pattadakal Temples - A UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient Hindu and Jain temples.
Gommateshwara Statue - A 57-foot-tall statue of Bahubali, a Jain saint, carved out of a single block of granite.
Chitradurga Fort - A massive hill fort built by the Nayakas in the 17th century.
Somanathapura Temple - A beautiful 13th-century Hoysala temple known for its intricate carvings.
Bijapur - A historic city with many architectural wonders, including the Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Rauza.
Shravanabelagola - A sacred Jain pilgrimage site with the 58-foot-tall Gommateshwara statue and many other temples and monuments.
Halebid Sculptures - The Halebidu temples known for the intricate and detailed carvings.
Jog Falls - A scenic waterfall and a major tourist attraction in Karnataka.
Hampi Bazaar - A vibrant market area in Hampi, known for its traditional handicrafts.
Madikeri Fort - A 19th-century fort in the town of Madikeri, known for its historic significance.
Kukke Subramanya Temple - A popular Hindu pilgrimage site in Karnataka.
Sirsi Marikamba Temple - A temple dedicated to the goddess Marikamba, known for its unique architecture and cultural significance.
Tungabhadra Dam - A major irrigation project on the River Tungabhadra, with historical and cultural importance.
Anegundi - An ancient town located near Hampi, with many temples and other historic sites.
Bidar Fort - A massive fort built by the Bahmani Sultanate in the 15th century, with many palaces and mosques.
Talakadu - A town on the banks of the River Cauvery, known for its temples and cultural significance.
Gokarna - A small coastal town with many ancient temples and a popular pilgrimage site.
Udupi - A temple town known for the Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, one of the most famous Krishna temples in India.
Gulbarga Fort - A historic fort built by the Bahmani Sultanate in the 14th century, with beautiful Islamic architecture and cultural significance.
Nrupatunga Betta - A scenic hill near Hubli with many ancient temples and inscriptions of the Chalukya dynasty.
Belgaum Fort - A historic fort built by the Chalukyas in the 12th century, with beautiful architecture and cultural significance.
Dharwad Fort - A historic fort built by the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century, with beautiful architecture and cultural significance.
Karwar Beach - A scenic beach town with a rich history of maritime trade and cultural diversity.
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