Thursday, June 28, 2012

Town Hall, Bangalore

Bangalore has several structures that showcase architectural styles of different eras. Some of these buildings have still survived rapid growth and modernity in the city. They have managed to retain their charm among new structures.



Town Hall built on 1935 in European classical Greco-Roman style is one such gem. A flight of steps lead to the entrance porch resting on Tuscan columns. The foundation for this building was laid by the then Maharaja of Mysore, Sri Krishna Rajendra Wodeyar and construction was supervised by Dewan of Mysore province, Sir Mirza Ismail.

36 comments:

  1. very informative post...

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  2. This classical type of architecture would be at home anywhere in the world. Then you notice the colour of the stone.

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  3. Charming indeed! I love the balconies on the second floor and the arches. It's such a grand scale!

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  4. Agree with you on its exist! Great compo on the building.

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  5. Our own bangaluru:-)

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  6. This is a very imposing building. I really like the light you've captured in this photo.

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  7. Marvelous and magnificent structure.

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  8. Nice shot - I love older buildings in a modern city.

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  9. Now that is an attractive town hall...and gives the appearance of solidity and strength!

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  10. Beautiful building and such lovely, peaceful skies! Great capture for the day, Rajesh! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  11. lovely architecture.

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  12. A beautiful Town Hall. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  13. Great and interesting photo,Rajesh!Have a nice weekend!

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  14. Thanks for sharing your photo collection with Sky Watch Friday, always something interesting going on in your part of the world

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  15. you'd think you're in europe and not asia with this style.

    My sky is here

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  16. Great shot of the town hall.

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  17. The town hall looks beautiful in that lighting. How nice that the building retains its original styling.

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  18. Never been inside this place but passed by several times. Didnt know its history. But, no doubt, an impressive and magnificent piece of architecture

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  19. Indeed, this building looks very European.;))
    Have a nice weekend,
    xoxo

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  20. Beautiful capture. Happy sky watching.

    My Sky.

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  21. Yes a nice building with Greco-Roman influences. Pretty picture.

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  22. Anonymous16:24

    Lovely light in this shot.

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  23. Standing since 1935 with regal confidence that inspires trust. Lovely to see!

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  24. Anonymous21:25

    What a lovely capture of beautiful architecture.

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  25. It's an interesting building and definitely not like the architecture I've seen on your blog in the past.

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  26. Great post and beautiful photo.

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  27. You certainly know your nation's buildings, and always give excellent commentary.

    Three Shadowy Ants

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  28. Looks like a Greek/ Roman building.

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  29. Anonymous12:24

    i have seen this building :)
    Nice capture Rajesh !

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  30. Anonymous12:29

    Near K R Market.....Nice Capture..

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  31. Looks so majestic!! Lovely shot!

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  32. Thank you for appreciating this structure.

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