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This fourteenth century capital of the Vijayanagar Empire acquired the
recognition of being UNESCO’s World Heritage site in 1986. Situated on the banks
of Tungabhadra River in Karnataka, the city is considered to be an eminent point
of interest for history fanatics and archaeologists. Today, most of the monuments
built during fourteenth century lie in a ruined state which tells a tale of the city’s
glorious past. The Hampi city has an infinite number of temples, shrines, pillared
halls and gateways which superbly reflect the amazing architectural sense of the
artists belonging to the Vijayanagar Empire. Another thing that is sure to catch
your attention in the city is the huge boulders lying all around. You can view the
whole city by climbing on top of these huge rocks.
Monuments of Mahabalipuram
Shore Temples
Mahabalipuram is revered mostly for the chariot shaped temples built during the
Pallava dynasty which exhibit a magnificent architectural grandiose of the ancient
civilizations. It is located along the coast of Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu, the site
houses close to 400 ancient structures and temples designed in different shapes.