Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri

This magnificent neo- Dravidian structure is one of the architectural marvels of Modern India. This is the seat of the Karnataka Legislature and the credit for this goes to Chief Minister Hanunmathaiya who was their from 1951- 56. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation of this building and thus stands the giant monument made of granite and holding the integrity and the sovereignity of the Karnataka Government. The building has two quadrangualar wings on both sides and the whole assembly sits here. There is also a huge banquet hall and many other chambers and rooms for government officials inside. This is now also a very popular tourist attraction in the city.