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Sightseeing in Vizianagaram

Vizianagaram has 4 places covered here for sightseeing in Vizianagaram, including Vizianagaram Fort, Dibbesvara Temple, Ramanarayanam and Ganta Stambham. Each page lists timings,

Overview

Vizianagaram has 4 places covered here for sightseeing in Vizianagaram, including Vizianagaram Fort, Dibbesvara Temple, Ramanarayanam and Ganta Stambham. Each page lists timings, entry fees and directions where sources provide them.

Places

Vizianagaram Fort

Vizianagaram fort is an early 18th-century fort in the city of Vizianagaram in northeastern Andhra Pradesh, South India. It was built by Vijaya Rama Raju, the Maharaja of Vizianagaram in 1713. The formal ceremony, while laying the foundation for the fort, was very auspicious as it represented five signs of victory. The square-shaped fort has two main gates, of which the main entry gate (the "Nagar khana") has elaborate architectural features. There are many temples and palaces within the fort and a victory tower.

Heritage

Dibbesvara Temple

Dibbesvara Temple (also known as Dibbalingeswara Swamy Temple or Dibbi Lingeswara Temple) is a medieval Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the village of Saripalli in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is recognised as a centrally protected monument and is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India under its Amaravati Circle. Dibbesvara Temple (also known as Dibbalingeswara Swamy Temple or Dibbi Lingeswara Temple) is a medieval Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the village of Saripalli in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Pilgrimage

Ramanarayanam

Despite being newer than the Vizianagaram Raj era, Ramanarayanam is one of the most-visited attractions in and around the city, attracting millions of pilgrims. Built by the NCS Charitable Trust on a 15-acre site, the temple is based on the Ramayana and is shaped like a bow and arrow. Ramanarayanam is a Hindu temple located on Korukonda Road in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is themed on the Ramayana and is designed in the shape of a bow and arrow. It is located 45 km from Visakhapatnam.

Heritage

Ganta Stambham

The iconic octagonal clock tower of Vizianagaram. Built in 1885, the tower was partly inspired by the Big Ben in London.

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