| South India is blessed with number of monuments | | | | of a watch can be heard across a distance of 37 m. |
| showcasing the stunning architecture and intricate | | | | Mysore Palace |
| work. These monuments reflects the rich culture of | | | | The Mysore Palace, built in Indo-Saracenic style |
| past. | | | | houses many exquisite carvings and work of art from |
| Jewish Synagogue | | | | all over the world. The three storeyed building has a |
| Jewish Synagogue is one of the oldest synagogue | | | | series of square towers with arches covered by |
| built in 1568 A.D. The synagogue houses scrolls of old | | | | domes. The Palace displays the souvenirs, paintings, |
| Testament and number of copper plates inscribed in | | | | jewelery, royal costumes and many other belongings |
| the Hebrew script. It also preserves several finely | | | | of Wodeyars. 'Gombe Thotti' inside the palace |
| made gold and silver crowns gifted by great patrons. | | | | showcases the Indian and European sculpture and |
| The Rock Fort Temple | | | | ceremonial objects. 'Diwam-I-Am' on the second floor |
| The Rock Fort temple in Tiruchirappalli, consists of | | | | has a decorative ceiling, shining floor and many |
| three temples – the Manikka Vinayaka temple at | | | | sculpture pillars, which are painted with gold. |
| the hill foot, the Uchhi Pillayar Koyil at the top of the hill | | | | Golconda Fort |
| and the Taayumaanava Koyil on the hill. Six worship | | | | The magnificent Golconda was built by Mohammad |
| services are offered each day here. An annual | | | | Quli Qutub Shah in 1525. It is an absolute epitome of |
| Brahmotsavam in Chithirai is celebrated with great | | | | Nawabi culture and glory. The fort is famous for its |
| enthisiasm. Other significant festivals celebrated here | | | | fantastic acoustic system- a hand clapped at a certain |
| are Aadi Pooram and the Float festival in Panguni. | | | | point below the dome at the entrance reverberates |
| Gol Gumbaz | | | | and can be heard at 'Bala Hissar', the highest point of |
| Gol Gumbaz, situated in Bijapur was built in 1656 and is | | | | the fort. The other attractions within the fort are the |
| an absolute epitome of architectural wonder. The | | | | Palaces, factories, water supply system and 'Rahban' |
| dome is the second largest in the world, measuring 124 | | | | Cannon. The prime highlight of the fort is the sound and |
| feet in diameter. The architecture of the this | | | | light show, depicting the glorious past of this fort. This |
| monument is outstanding with the four minarets being | | | | audio-visual extravaganza is presented in English on |
| the four staircases leading to the top dome. The | | | | Wednesdays and Sundays, Hindi version is presented |
| amazing audible system in the dome carries the | | | | on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Telugu version is |
| faintest whisper around the dome, that even the tick | | | | presented on Thursdays. |