Andhra Pradesh State Museum

A visit to the Andhra Pradesh State Museum is a delight for art lovers. Located in the picturesque Public Gardens, the museum boasts of one of the richest repositories of antiques and art objects in the country. Built in 1920 by the Nizam VII, the museum building itself is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. The museum contains a Buddhist gallery, Brahmanical & Jain gallery, Bronze gallery, Arms & Armour gallery, Numismatics gallery, Ajanta gallery and more. Adjacent to the State Museum is the Contemporary Art Museum.

Mecca Masjid

A Hundred yards to the southwest of Charminar is the Mecca Masjid, it is so named because the bricks were brought from Mecca to build the central arch. The Qutub Shahis never finished the building of the mosque. It was finished by Aurangzeb in 1694. Mecca Masjid is poetry in stone, with a hall measuring 67 mts. and soaring to a height of 54 mts. Fifteen graceful arches - five to each of the three sides, support the roof. Towards the southern end of the mosque lie the marble graves of Nizam Ali Khan and the families of Asaf Jahi dynastry.

Osmania University

Established in 1918, it is one of the oldest universities in India. Named after Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, the university buildings are splendid, especially the Arts College building which is a perfect example of Indo-Saracenic architecture.

Hitech City

One of the modern monuments of trade and technology, it embodies the newfound attitude of Hyderabad and today finds a place of pride. Situated on the outskirts of the city, it is nucleus of Cyberabad, the IT destination of these parts in the world.

Laad Bazaar

This is the famous, colourful shopping centre of the Old City. It is tucked away in one of the streets leading off from Charminar. Bridal wear, Pearls and the traditional Hyderabadi glass and stone studded bangles are sold here.

Shilparamam - The arts & crafts village

The latest attraction at Madhapur beyond Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad is the 30-acre village, which houses arts and crafts of the country. India is an ocean of various arts and crafts but the talent of most of the artisans and artists go unrecognised. To encourage them and give the necessary boost to their art, the crafts village hosts annual bazaar, where artists and artisans from all over the country exhibit their talent.