|
Vijayawada is a commercial city located on the bank of Krishna river in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, India. == Landmarks == * Prakasham Barrage: The original dam across the Krishna was built over a hundred years ago, and the present structure dates to the 1950s. It is long. Several canals through the city of Vijayawada terminate in a lake behind the barrage.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.aptdc.gov.in/vijayawada.html )〕 * Undavalli caves: Located in Guntur district five kilometers from Vijayawada, these caves are said to be carved in 7th century A.D. Buddhist monks used this two-storeyed cave structure as a rest house during the monsoon. A huge monolith of the Lord Buddha in reclining posture is a magnificent sight.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.ecoindia.com/caves/undavalli.html )〕〔 * Krishnaveni mandapam:Also known as river museum is by the side of prakasam barrage. It is constructed by the The Krishna Industrial and Agricultural Exhibition society located in autonagar who operates exhibition everyyear in pwd grounds. It became famous at the time of Krishna Pushkaralu. It has 4 rooms containing the vivid history of R.krishna along the entire route through Geographical maps,small cement constructions and World currency Exhibition. Also the Famous Krishnamma Idol is located in this by the side of barrage. * Rajiv Gandhi Park: Created by the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation with great care, this park welcomes the tourists at the entrance of the city with its impressive horticultural network. A mini zoo and a musical water fountain are added to it.This park is open from 2pm to 8pm. * Gandhi Hill: The first Gandhi Memorial with seven stupas in the country was constructed on this hill at a height of 500 ft (150 m). The 52 ft (16 m) stupa was unveiled on 6 October 1968 by Dr. Zakir Hussain, the President of India. Gandhi Memorial Library, a Sound and Light Show on Mahatma Gandhi's life and a planetarium are the other attractions.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.vijayawadaonline.com/gandhi-hill.html )〕 * Victoria Jubilee Museum: A place for archaeology lovers, this museum has a carefully preserved collection of ancient sculptures, paintings, idols, weapons, cutlery, and inscriptions. This museum is closed temporarily due to repair works.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.myvijayawada.org/2012/12/victoria-jubilee-museum-vijayawada.html )〕 * Mogalarajapuram Caves: These caves are said to be excavated in 5th century A.D. The caves are reputed to be the first of their kind in South India. The idols of Lord Nataraja, Vinayaka & Arthanareeswara are carved here, but none of the statue are available here.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.vijayawadaonline.com/tourism/5-mogalarajapuram-caves.html )〕 * Bhavani Island: Perhaps one of the largest islands on a river, Bhavani Island is located on Krishna River close to the city. AP Tourism is converting this 133-acre (54 hectare) island into an attractive tourist spot and a River Front Resort.〔 * Kondapalli Fort: Kondapalli village is situated 16 km from Vijayawada. A 7th-century fort on the hill with an impressive three-storeyed rock tower was witness to the glory of many dynasties. This fort was built by King Krishna Deva Raya. It served as a business centre. Finally the fort was used as a military training base by the British rulers. A good picnic spot, the village is famous for toy making with light-weight wood available on the hill forest. These toys are famous world-over as "Kondapalli toys".〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.indiantravels.com/Andhra-Pradesh/Vijayawada/Places/Kondapalli-Fort )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「List of tourist attractions in Vijayawada」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|