Gol Gumbaz or Gol Gumbad,

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Gol Gumbaz, Jadar Galli, Bijapur. Edit

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Gol Gumbaz or Gol Gumbad, in Bijapur is the second largest dome in the world. The Gol Gumbad is second in size only to St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome. The Gol Gumbad is 124 feet in diameter. The architecture of Gol Gumbad is unique in the sense that the four minarets themselves are the staircases, leading to the top dome. Gol Gumbad is truly an amazing architectural wonder as the dome stands unsupported by pillars. The most fascinating and remarkable feature of the Gol Gumbad is its acoustical system. Even the faintest whisper around the dome echoes several times. The gallery around the dome of the Gol Gumbad provides a wonderful view of the town.The most striking features of Gol Gumbad are the seven-storied octagonal spires at the four corners and the heavy bracketed cornice below the ramparts. The gigantic Gol Gumbad dominates the landscape of Bijapur for miles around. The Gol Gumbad or Gol Gumbaz has a floor area of 1700 sq., height of 51 m. and a diameter of 37 m. The walls of the mausoleum are 3 m. thick. The dome contains tombs of Muhammad Adil Shah, his two wives, his mistress, his daughter and grandson. The structure in front of the tomb has been converted in to a museum. Other prominent structures in the Gol Gumbad complex are a mosque, a Naqqar Khana, a gateway and a dharmashala.

Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur

HistoryEdit

Gol Gumbaz or Gol Gumbad, (from Persian Gol Gombadh meaning “round dome”) is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul. The Gol Gumbad was built by Muhammad Adil Shah in the year 1656. Constructed at his orders before his death. Although “impressively simple in design”, it is the “structural triumph of Deccan architecture”.

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October-February (During Winters)

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1 hours.

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Taxi : Tourists can hire taxis to visit famous destinations like Gol Gumbaz, Ibrahim Rauza, Jumma Masjid and Malik-e-Maidan

Bus : KSRTC buses are running regularly between the nearby cities to Bijapur. Tourist luxury buses are regularly available from Bangalore and Mumbai, each will cost about Rs 1200-1,500 per head.

Train : Bijapur is connected by rail to many cities in the state and also the cities in the neighboring states. It is well connected to Bangalore (Mysore Weekly Express), Mumbai (Bjp Bb Fast Pas), Hyderabad (Bolarum Passr) and Hubli (Yeswantpur Exp).

Air : The nearest airport to Bijapur is Belgaum, which is about 205 km away. Belgaum is connected to Mumbai by domestic flights. From Belgaum to Bijapur, taxi charge is about Rs 3,500. Mumbai (501 km) and Bangalore (539 km) are the International Airports close by, from where it requires about 12 – 13 hours travel to reach Bijapur by Taxi/ buses.

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Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
Keep daily cash in separate pockets.