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Naubat Pahad: a hilltop crowned by the Birla temple is a tourist spot affording lovely views of the city. In old days royal firmans (announcements) were read to the people to the beat of drums. The Bagh-I-Aam stretches below this hillock where stands the State Legislative Assembly building. Among the newer additions to Hyderabad's grand buildings are the Osmania University, the high court and the Osmania General Hospital.
Birla Planetarium: is situated on a hill near the Birla Temple and offers educational shows as well as a fine view of the city and Hussain Sagar Lake.
The city straddles the Musi river which, in 1908, had caused much destruction by flooding the city. Under the supervision of India's greatest engineer Sir M.Vishweshvarayya, two large reservoirs, Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar were constructed to save the city from devastation by floods in the future.
Nehru Zoological Park: This sprawling zoo follows the open plan model and ensures the animals are seen in naturalistic surroundings. The crocodile hatchery and lion safari are prime attractions.
Salar Jung Museum: is one of the most visited places in the city. With a collection of fine art, tapestries, jade artifacts, weaponry and sculpture, it is well worth seeing. The clock in the courtyard that has little figures that appear every hour is a favourite of children.
Hyderabad is one of the first cities in India to have an IMAX movie theatre. It is situated near the Hussain Sagar Lake.
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