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The city
was once the heartland of Telugu culture. The capital of the
Kakatiya rulers. Warangal today contains some of the best
forms of architecute, especially in temples. The 1000-pillar
temple and the Ramappa temple in the district are glowing
examples of the exquisite architecture patronized by the
Kakatiyas. Warangal city today is part of a cluster of three
towns - Warangal, Kazipet and Hanamkonda, the district
headquarters. Attraction in the city are Planetarium,
Musical Garden, Rock garden, Archeological Museum, Samskriti
Vihar.
The district is also known ofr its picturesque lakes,
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fibre
carpets, scroll painting done on cloth in earth colours
mainly at Cheriyal nearby, and sheet-metal artistry at
Pembarti.
How to Reach warangal
By Air: The nearest airport is Hyderabad, which is 130
Kms away. Hyderabad is well connected by air with all the
major cities of India.
By Rail: Warangal and the adjoining kazipet fall on
the Chennai – New Delhi Grand Truk route. Hence, train
services are available to Warangal from all the major cities
of India.
By Road: Warangal is easily accessible by road from
Hyderabad and Vijayawada. Regular bus services connect
Warangal with Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati
and Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh.
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