The Charminar, Hyderabad is a massive and impressive structure with four minarets. The Charminar in Hyderabad was constructed in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah.He built the Charminar to mark the end of plague in the Hyderabad city. Since the construction of the Charminar, the Hyderabad city has almost become synonymous with the monument. The Charminar is a massive and... more

Wow...i can't explain in words. its a spectacular place to visit. The people, shops, autos[3 wheelers], their language,their helping nature all are good. The people here called as Hyderabadis. once upon a time Nizam nawabs[royal] use to rule this city and build enormous monuments. nearby charminar you will find hisoriacal mosque Mecca Masjid. although its very crowded but...u feel that... more

Charminar is a total beauty...The facinating thing is dat its built in da centre of da city...It looks equally spectacular at night when it is illuminated...its worth visiting 1000 times...To me diz is a great example of a superb architecture...Cant believe ppl were so creative in those dayz...!!!... more

The Immense beauty of Charminar was established in Nizam times.It is the first center of attraction in the city of Hyderabad. It is made of four pillars at four ends and each of the pillar is extended with a minaret.Probably, in that area,muslims reside mostly. As the Nizam himself was a muslim , the monument is of their creation. The... more

Went to the Charminar in the middle of a December day. The place is crowded, with chaotic traffic and hundreds of autos all around (see photo). But the monument itself is worth a visit. Its a pity that there is a lot of graffiti on the walls (see photo). The guards do their best -- I saw them accost a... more

It's very sad that this is such a highly touted monument in Hyderabad. It's a dirty place surrounded by beggars and tourist-trap vendors who are pushy. more

Visiting Charminar (Char-minar literally means 'four towers') offers a number of experiences. The monument is based in a very busy part of Hyderabad where there are hundreds of shops. You can get great deals on bangles and shoes here, though the shops do tend to try and rip off white people! Get advice from any local friends you make, they... more

Hydrabad has very few tourist attractions and this one is a small building, about 30 feet high surrounded by a million vendors. Located near the bangle market, it is a strange four-towered building that is often too crowded to enter. Watch out for the pick-pockets. more