Bengaluru | 09.06.2019 | 08:00 am ~ 09:30 am

A Journey through the Colonial History of Bengaluru

About the walk

The post-Independence period saw the coming up of many monumental structures in Bengaluru, including the Vidhana Soudha, the General Post Office, the Vishveshwarya Towers. From the Attara Kacheri, which was built in 1867 and houses the High Court of Karnataka, to Vikasa Soudhathe--a more recent addition, Bengaluru's has a rich architectural heritage

Starting at the main arch entrance of Cubbon park, this walk aims at exploring the architectural significance and history--from the colonial times to the present--of these buildings and the roads surrounding them. 

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Meeting Time
07:45 am

About the walk

The post-Independence period saw the coming up of many monumental structures in Bengaluru, including the Vidhana Soudha, the General Post Office, the Vishveshwarya Towers. From the Attara Kacheri, which was built in 1867 and houses the High Court of Karnataka, to Vikasa Soudhathe--a more recent addition, Bengaluru's has a rich architectural heritage

Starting at the main arch entrance of Cubbon park, this walk aims at exploring the architectural significance and history--from the colonial times to the present--of these buildings and the roads surrounding them. 

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Namitha B Ramaiah
Namitha is an architect and designer based in Bengaluru. She studies the history of the use of public space, to reorient city design towards a more public-friendly environment. She is passionate about designing experiences involving the city and nature— two significant aspects of Bengaluru.

Meeting Time

07:45 AM

Meeting point

Main Arch Entrance, Chamarajendra Wodeyar Park (Cubbon Park)

Nearest Bus/Metro station

BR Ambedkar Station Vidhana Soudha

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

In case you are unable to attend after having registered, please send us an email.

Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

• Parking facilities are not easily available. We recommend you to take the metro.

• Photography is permitted.

• No entry fee.

• Wear comfortable shoes and carry water. The walk will cover a distance of approximately 1.5 kilometres.