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Bangalore city has a number of tourist attractions. Apart from the numerous gardens, it also has some historical sites and other places of interest.
Vidhan Soudha or the State Secretariat, built in 1954, is the main attraction of this city. It is a marvel of modern architecture and is a fine amalgamation of traditional Dravidian and modern styles.
Cubbon Park, the 120-hectare park located near the Vidhan Soudha, has a number of neo-classical styled government buildings.
The Government Museum of Bangalore (one of India's oldest museums) and the Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum are important museums within the city.
 The Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, which holds a number of flower shows, especially during Republic Day (26th January), is located on the southern fringes of the city.
The 18th-century Tipu Sultan's Fort and Palace are other important places of interest to the traveler.
The 16th-century, Dravidian-styled temple dedicated to Nandi the Bull is an important place of worship.
The Venkataramanaswamy Temple, the Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple, and the Someshwara Temple are other important temple of this city.
The Ulsoor Lake on the northeastern edge of the city is an important picnic spot.
Bangalore city is famous for its numerous Yoga centers, where fitness enthusiasts can learn and practice this ancient art of keeping healthy.
Bangalore is also known for its vibrant pubs, eateries and cultural life, including Carnatic classical music and dance.
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