Sightseeing Highlights:
The main attractions here are the Gol Gumbaz or Gola Gummata, which is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah and has the second largest dome in the world. It is also known for its echo chamber at the periphery of the dome.
There is also the Jumma Masjid and the Ibrahim Roza, which is said to have inspired the Taj Mahal.
At Kollur one can also see the Malik-e-Maidan, which is the world’s largest medieval canon. You can also go to Kudalasangama, 67 km from Bijapur, which is a famous pilgrim centre associated with the great 12th century poet and reformer Saint Basaveshwara.
Other Activities:
Visitors can attend the Bijapur music festival, which is an annual event, organized by the Karnataka government.
Bijapur is also a convenient halt to visit Aihole and Pattadakal.
For shopping, Bijapur is famous for its hand woven Ilkal sarees.
Located in the Northwest part of the state and about 530 km from the capital Bangalore, Bijapur
has many places of historical, cultural and architectural interest
mainly related to Islamic architecture. It was the centre of the
Bahmani sultanate. Bijapur is also a town with many legends and is a
base for visiting other nearby tourist places such as Aihole and Pattadakal. |
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