The Old City
- Charminar: built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, with four minarets and a mosque on its upper floor. Laad Bazaar, known for bangles, is beside it.
- Mecca Masjid: begun in 1617 under Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah and completed in 1694 under Aurangzeb.
- Chowmahalla Palace: the former seat of the Asaf Jahi Nizams, built over the 18th and 19th centuries.
Golconda and the tombs
- Golconda Fort: a Qutb Shahi fort on a granite hill, known for the acoustics at its entrance gate and the view from the top.
- Qutb Shahi Tombs: domed tombs of the Qutb Shahi rulers in landscaped grounds, close to the fort.
Falaknuma Palace
Built between 1884 and 1893 for a noble of the Nizam's court, it is now a luxury hotel, so access is limited.
💡 Timings, ticket prices and entry rules change, so check the official source before you go.