Bijapur Tourism

Bijapur is a well-known city located in Karnataka. Formerly, it was known by the name of Vijayapura. This city is famous as the 'Historical City' of Karnataka as it houses the astounding and ancient historical monuments. They were constructed during the reign of the ruling dynasties of Bijapur. The city is visited by the hundreds of visitors amid the year.

Standing at a height of 2500 feet above the sea level, Bijapur is spread over vast acres of land. The craggy terrains of Bijapur are fed by the waters of the River Krishna & its tributaries. Bijapur shares its boundaries with Solapur in North, Bagalkot in South, Belgaum in West and Gulbarga in East. It has a subtropical climate. It faces scorching summers with an average temperature of 33°C and mild winters with the median mercury level of 16°C. The annual precipitation received by Bijapur is 2760 mm.

The 'Historical City' is bedecked with amazing architectural grandeurs. The notable tourist sites include the names like Gol Gumbaz, Tomb of Ibrahim Adil Shah II, Upli Burj, Memorial of King Edward VII, Basavan Bagewadi, Shree Siddeshwar Temple, Mecca mosque, Jami Masjid etc. that are visited by the tourists.

Attractions of Bijapur

Gol Gumbaz
The piece de resistance of Bijapur’s relics is Gol Gumbaz. Its architecture has inspired generations of architects. The most famous monument in Bijapur, Gol Gumbaz is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah (1627 -56), the seventh ruler of Adil Shahi Dynasty. Built by the ruler himself in his lifetime, this gigantic mausoleum took 20 years to complete. Its huge dome, second in size only to the dome of St Peter's Basalica in Rome, is awe-inspiring.
The Gol Gumbaz is famous for its remarkable engineering and perfect stereophonic acoustics. The Whispering Gallery of this historical building is another feature. Gol Gumbaz complex contains a mosque, a Naqqar Khana (a hall for the trumpeters), a gateway and a dharmashala.

Ibrahim Rauza
South India’s psychological equivalent of the Taj Mahal at Bijapur, Ibrahim Rauza draws tourists to marvel at what is considered the most beautiful Muslim structure in the Deccan. Built during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II (1580-1627) under his orders, the memorial complex is home to the tombs of Sultan and his wife, Taj Sultana. The tomb is famous for its gorgeous proportion, exquisite minarets, richly engraved walls, cupolas, parapets & cornices.

Bara Kaman
The half-finished mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah II is a beautiful structure of Bijapur. Ali Adil Shah II ascended to the Bijapur throne by in 1657 and ruled till 1672. Built in 1672, Bara Kaman is marked by twelve graceful arches

Gagan Mahal
One of the most imposing buildings in Bijapur, Gagan (sky) Mahal was built in the second half of the 16th century by Ali Adil Shah. The monument once served as a durbar hall. Gagan (sky) Mahal is the place where Sikandar Ali Shah, the last of the Adil Shahi rulers, was produced before the sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzeb when the latter conquered and incorporated the Adil Shahi kingdom in 1686.

Jama Masjid
Built by Ali Adil Shah I in 1576, the historic Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India. Featuring graceful arches, halls, aisles and massive crowning onion dome, the mosque can accommodate over 10,000 people at a time. Ali Adil Shah joined the Muslim Confederacy which defeated the Vijayanagar Empire in 1565 at the Battle of Talikota.

Archaeological Museum
Set in the Naqquar Khana of the Gol Gumbaz Complex, the Archaeological Museum an impressive archaeological museum which houses an impressive array of artefacts.