Bengaluru, Capital city in Karnataka, India
The urban center spreads across an elevation of 920 meters, featuring numerous parks, gardens, and modern buildings against the backdrop of South Indian architecture.
Kempe Gowda I established the settlement in 1537 by constructing a mud fort, which later transformed into a central trading post in southern India.
The metropolis holds regular classical music performances, traditional dance shows, and theater productions in multiple venues, representing Karnataka's performing arts heritage.
The Namma Metro system connects major districts through two operational lines, while over 6,000 public buses facilitate daily transportation across the city.
The Indian Institute of Science, founded in 1909, maintains over 500 acres of experimental gardens and laboratories for advanced scientific research.
Location: Bengaluru Urban district
Inception: 1537
Founders: Kempe Gowda I
Elevation above the sea: 920 m
Operator: Greater Bengaluru Authority
Part of: Greater Bengaluru
Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 560000–560107 Bengaluru
Website: http://bbmp.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 12.97912,77.59130
Latest update: November 17, 2025 05:15
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Bengaluru Palace
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Vidhana Soudha
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Cubbon Park
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Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
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Sree Kanteerava Stadium
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HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum
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Dodda Ganeshana Gudi
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VV Puram Food Street
3.4 km
Prestige Shantiniketan
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Commercial Street, Bengaluru
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Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath College of Fine Arts
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HAL Aerospace Museum
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Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha Kalyani Temple
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Suvarna Vidhana Soudha
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Hosur Road
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Bengaluru Aquarium
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Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple
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