UNESCO Heritage
Charminar (1591)
Iconic four-minaret monument and mosque commissioned by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah celebrating the end of a deadly plague
UNESCO Heritage
Plan your visit
- Hours
- 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM (Illuminated until 10:00 PM)
- Entry
- ₹25 (Indians) / ₹300 (Foreigners)
- Time needed
- 1.5 Hours
- Best time
- 09:30 AM opening before street markets get densely packed
Local tip
Climb the spiral staircase of the minaret for an aerial look over the concentric Old City grid.
About
Charminar (1591) is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Hyderabad Old City, Telangana. Iconic four-minaret monument and mosque commissioned by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah celebrating the end of a deadly plague.
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