Vidhana Soudha
A building to see and marvel is the Vidhana Soudha, considered to be among the most imposing building of India as a whole. It is a mixture of modern and neo-Dravidian architectural style and has been constructed using both granite and present materials like steel, cement, glass etc. The architecture is breathtaking as it consists of wonderfully carved pillars, bases, pediments, cornices, arches etc. The best part is the huge and wide grand stairs of 45 steps which lies at its front.

Attara Kacheri ( Highcourt)
The Karnataka High Court (Attara Kacheri) is situated in Bangalore. It is a breathtaking red brick and stone building and employs the Greco-Roman (neo-classical) architecture style. It has two stories and overlooks the Vidhan Sabha, Karnataka's legislature seat. Its construction was supervised by Mudaliar and completed by 1868. Earlier named as Old Public Offices and now named as Attara Kacheri, meaning eighteen departments.

Brigade Road
Among the best places to go for shopping or window shopping is the Brigade Road, among the busiest and largest commercial places of Bangalore and lies between two major roads, Residency Road and MG Road. It has numerous shops and retail outlets of domestic and international brands. It has clubs, pubs, discos and other hip hop places. Every year, New Year is celebrated with pomp and show here.

Bull temple/Nandi temple
The Bull temple also known as the Nandi Temple is located at the Bull Temple Road in Basavanagudi. It is dedicated to Nandi, the sacred bull and celestial vahana (mount) for Lord Shiva. The temple is itself small and was built using the architecture style of Vijayanagara era during the Vijayanagara times in 1537.However, the statue of Nandi is massive and has been carved from single granite and is considered the largest Nandi statue of the world (5 meter tall, 6 meter long).

Lakes (tanks)
Lakes (or “tanks”) are other beauty spots of Bangalore and are man made ones constructed in 16th century through bunds as no close by rivers exists. Presently, only 17 remain, considering the healthy and good ones, out of the previous 51 lakes. The remaining lakes have been encroached and converted into colonies etc. as part of Urban Development.  These lakes also have boating, parks, playgrounds, fountains and jogging area and some are famous grounds for Ganesh Charturthi immersion.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Lal Bagh sprawls over an area of 240 acres of land with colourful flower beds. The garden is a result of attempts made by Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan who imported a great variety of trees and plants from across seas. You can find a great variety of tropical and sub tropical plants, trees and herbs that are abundant in their natural beauty. Lal Bagh is among one of the most beautiful gardens in India. An intricate water system of 17th century is used to irrigate the plants is observed within the garden

Cubbon Park
The glorious Cubbon Park spreads over an area of about over 300 acres and houses various attractions for tourists, as well as the people of Bangalore, such as the rose garden, the Memorial Hall located at the centre of the park that is dedicated to Aeshadri Aiyar, a Jawahar Bal Bhavan, a Children's Park and a Doll Museum. The Chief Engineer of Mysore, Sir Richard Sankey, laid the foundation for the park in 1864 and it was named after Sir Mark Cubbon, the longest serving commissioner of Bangalore.