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Home to the red-painted Gothic style State Central Library, the magnificent Vidhan Souda built in Mysore Neo-Dravidian architectural style, the neoclassical Attara Kacheri built in 1864 and housing the High Court, oldest museums and GPO in its vicinity, a trip to Cubbon Park is a great heritage walk.
A green haven spread across 300 acres, Cubbon Park provides Bengalureans with a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life right in the middle of the city. The park is home to the State Library housed in the Sheshadri Iyer Memorial Hall, a splendid red Gothic structure.
Cubbon Park, officially Sri Chamarajendra Park, [1] is a landmark park in Bengaluru, located in the heart of the city in the Central Administrative Area. Originally created in 1870 under Major General Richard Sankey, then British Chief Engineer of Mysore State, it covered an area of 100 acres (0.40 km 2 ). Subsequent expansion has since taken ...
Dec 30, 2023 · Cubbon Park is open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on all days except Mondays and second Tuesdays of every month. On these days, the park is closed for maintenance and cleaning. However, some of the attractions within the park may have different timings and entry fees.
Cubbon Park Bangalore boasts of a wide array of exquisite floras. Officially, Bangalore Cubbon Park is known as Sri Chamarajendra Park. Spread across an area of about 250 acres, it has about 6000 plants which can be divided into almost 68 varieties and 96 species.
Currently, Cubbon Park has an area of 197 acres 31.50 guntas. The park was designed and laid out by Major Gen. Richard Heiram Sankey, a royal engineer under the British rule. Initially, a terrace garden was developed in an area of 20 acres and subsequently the other areas were developed.
May 19, 2024 · Things to do and see in Cubbon Park. Cubbon Park is not just an oasis of green within this bustling city, it’s also a spot to go for history, art and architecture. Here are the best things to do and see in the park.
Jun 1, 2024 · The Cubbon Park, officially known as Sri. Chamarajendra Park is a historic park, located in the heart of the city in the Central Administrative Area. The park provides sylvan surroundings to the State Legislature building- the Vidhana Soudha, the High Court Buildings – the Attara Kacheri and a number of other organizations located along the ...
Jan 20, 2020 · Occupying 300 acres (121 hectares) of land, Cubbon Park is one of the most popular sightseeing attractions in Bangalore. Considered the “Lung” of the city, this vast green space throbs with life, featuring plants, flora, and wildlife.
In the heart of Bengaluru’s business district is Cubbon Park, a well-maintained 120-hectare garden where Bengaluru’s residents converge to steal a moment from the rat race that rages outside. The gardens encompass the red-painted Gothic-style State Central Library.
