Hospet (Hosapete) is a known historical wonder on the banks of Tungabhadra River. Hospet is located in the Bellary district of Karnataka. The city was raised in 1520 AD by the great King Krishan Deva Raya of Vijayanagara. The ruler raised the city in the honor of his mother, Nagalambika. Being close to Bellari and Hampi, Hospet welcomes streams of travelers having a fascination for history.
Some of the top tourist places in Karnataka are:
Chitradurga Fort
Chitradurga Fort, also known as Kallina Kote or the Place of Stones, is a grand structure housing nineteen gateways and a number of ancient temples. Inside the fort premises, you can see fine art pieces showcasing the wonderful skills of artisans of the past. Some of the most fascinating attractions to explore in the fort are Sampige Siddeshwara temple, Ekanathamma, Phalguneshwara, Gopalakrishan, cave shrine of Hidimbeshwara, Anjaneya and Subbaraya.
Nayakana Hatti
Nayakana Hatti is a small village here where you can see the tomb of Saint Tippe Rudraswamy and the temples of Nayakana Hatti. Some of the major places of tourist interest here include Murugharajendra Matha, Archaeological Museum, Jogimatti, Himavat Kedaya waterfall, and Ankli Matha.
Harihar
Harihar is another historic wonder of Hospet having great religious significance. The temple has a Hoysala architecture and was built in 1223. It sits on the banks of Tungabhadra River and is known for its sacred ghats. It is believed that you can wash away your sins by taking a bath in this holy river. There is also an Archaeological Museum in Hospet which displays belongings of historic wars, coins and manuscripts.
Hampi
Apart from this, Hospet is just thirteen kilometers away from the World Heritage Site of Hampi. It acts as a gateway to the Vijayanagar ruins in Hampi.
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