Charminar

Charminar is a locality in , . Charminar is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Charminar and Salar Jung Museum.

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The is a monument located in , , . Constructed in 1591, the landmark is a symbol of Hyderabad and officially incorporated in the emblem of Telangana.

Museum
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The is an art museum located at Dar-ul-Shifa, on the southern bank of the Musi River in the city of , , . It is one of the notable National Museums of India.

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or Chowmahallat is the palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad State located in , , . It was the seat of power of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residence of the Nizams during their reign.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include South Hyderabad and Old City.

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is an area south of the of , . It is home to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and Himayat Sagar.

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The of is the historic centre of the city. Established by Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591, successive rulers of the Qutb Shahi dynasty and subsequently the Nizams ruled their domains from here.

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comprises the well-developed industrial suburbs at the east, with pharmaceutical factories and middle-class housing. Other than the occasional park and the odd restaurant, it is most visited for the resorts on the outskirts of the city, as well as Ramoji Film City.

Charminar

Latitude
17.3518° or 17° 21′ 7″ north
Longitude
78.4961° or 78° 29′ 46″ east
Population
238,000
Elevation
514 metres (1,686 feet)
Open location code
7J9W9F2W+PC
Geo­Names ID
12686043
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