Cubbon Park, Bangalore has developed into a must-visit destination for tourists, who visit this beautiful city in India. Truly called the 'Garden City of India', Bangalore has many parks and gardens, which are a treasure house of various species of plants and trees. The Cubbon Park in Bangalore is located in the heart of the city and attracts not only local tourists but also many visitors from abroad.
Cubbon Park, Bangalore was established in 1864 by the then Chief Engineer of Mysore, Sir Richard Sankey. However, the park was named after the longest serving Commissioner of Bangalore, Sir Mark Cubbon. The total area that is covered by the park extends up to 250 acres. Reaching the park is not a problem at all, since it is accessible from all parts of Bangalore.
Cubbon Park at Bangalore has lavish lawns with well-maintained flowerbeds and tall and shady trees.There are many people, who come for jogging and taking
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walks at this garden. There are various play items along with a toy train, which is enjoyed by the kids visiting the garden. The rose garden, the aquarium and the doll museum are among the other attractions of the Cubbon Park of Bangalore. There are also many natural rocks in the garden that enhance the beauty of the park to a great deal. Another interesting feature of the park is an open stage, where professional as well as amateur artists host many programs.
There are also many important classical buildings that are an integral part of the Cubbon Park, Bangalore. They are Venkatappa Art Gallery, Attara Kacheri, Visveswaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall, Ottawa Chatter, Press Club, Cheshire Dyer Memorial Hall, Century Club and many more. The Bal Bhavan is another important building in the Park. There is also the State Central Library, which houses a rare collection of books and journals.
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