Vidhana Soudha is a major landmark in Bangalore and probably the most clicked structure Vidhana Soudha Bangalorewhen tourists visit Bengaluru. A magnificent building housing the State Legislature and Secretariat, it was conceived and executed by Kengal Hanumanthaiya, the then Chief Minister, in 1956.

This imposing edifice is built almost entirely of dressed Bangalore (Bengaluru) granite is a tribute to temple and Indian style of architecture.

Housing the Legislative Chambers, this 46 meter high seat of the government is Bangalore (Bengaluru)'s best known landmark and its most important building.

There are four domes on all the four corners.

The main entrance is overshadowed by the four headed lion, the symbol of Indian sovereignty. It houses 22 departments and 300 rooms. 

Right opposite this edifice is the newly constructed Vikas Soudha which houses the public offices of the State Government.

This building is similar to the design and style of the Vidhana Soudha.  Both these two buildings lend grandeur and beauty to the city.