Hampi is famous as it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a historical wonder for travelers. The Hampi has about 500 monuments beautiful temples and numerous captivating remains of the great Vijay Nagar Empire.
Hampi is located in Karnataka the place is famous as it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a historical delight for travelers. The destination has around 500 monuments beautiful temples bustling Street markets treasury buildings and numerous captivating remains of the great Vijay Nagar Empire. The city was once the capital city of Vijayanagar Empire which was around 1500 ad and is also considered that second largest city in the world at that time. The city is located on the banks of river Thangam Bhadra and is famous for its massive gorgeous temples specially the virupakkasha temple which is dedicated to the patron deity of the Vijayanagar Empire.
Travelers can also view the remains of the old city which has canals military barracks and tables around here. In 1986 Hampi was declared as UNESCO World Heritage site and since then the Government of India has made many efforts to restore the Lost glory of this city, till date very limited or no modern establishments are allowed in the main area of Hampi, which gives this destination and authentic feel, which pleases the travelers visit here. Hampi is an open museum which has more than 100 locations to explore and is a favorite way to discover the city from the prospective of its historical background.