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Gol Gumbaz Archaeological Museum

Archaeological museum

šŸ‘ Very nice and well maintained historical items. But, staffs at site are very rude. Also, first time saw that cost of entry to musium (ā‚¹ 5.00) is far cheaper than parking (ā‚¹50.00). Day time robbery of Public money. A request - Please don't litter, keep the place clean. People often mention museum, Gumbaz, visit, Bijapur, Adil, century, located, India, Shah, coins,


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Old Golgumbaz, Jadar Galli, Vijayapura, Karnataka 586104, India

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4.50 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 9ā€Æam to 5ā€Æpm
  • Tuesday: 9ā€Æam to 5ā€Æpm
  • Wednesday: 9ā€Æam to 5ā€Æpm
  • Thursday: 9ā€Æam to 5ā€Æpm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9ā€Æam to 5ā€Æpm
  • Sunday: 9ā€Æam to 5ā€Æpm

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  • 4/5 Prannay G. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice and well maintained historical items. But, staffs at site are very rude. Also, first time saw that cost of entry to musium (ā‚¹ 5.00) is far cheaper than parking (ā‚¹50.00). Day time robbery of Public money. A request - Please don't litter, keep the place clean.
    19 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Aashish P. 1 year ago on Google
    Museum has many collectibles from the dynasty. It has entry fee.
    14 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Rohan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Historical things belonging early history (600BC-400 AD) to 1800 AD are preserved in the museum. Monolithic Pillar shifted from pattadkallu is the best thing in that museum. You can also see the coins and currency of the Adilashahi dynasty, Portrait of the rulers, Quran from 16th century,Maps of Bijapur from 16th century, pottery from 15th century and the weapon,Shields etc
    10 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 4/5 Darshan S. 1 year ago on Google ā€¢ 180 reviews
    Bahamani Sultans deserve a bowing respect for their interest and perfection in architecture. Every monument here is an attraction. This museum opens at 9 am.
    9 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dinesh K. 1 year ago on Google ā€¢ 334 reviews
    This is the first building you encounter after entering the grounds for Gol Gumbaz. It has a small but decent collection of items from days bygone such as paintings, rock sculptures, handwritten documents, swords etc. The most impressive bits for me were the cannons outside. Photography is not allowed here so attaching only the cannons on the outside.
    8 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Harsh Wardhan J. 7 months ago on Google ā€¢ 1712 reviews
    Gol Gumbaz has two buildings in front of it. First one was a guard house which had been converted into a museum in 1892. It has on display coins, weapons, clothing, armour and paintings on display. Most of the items relate to Adil Shahi dynasty and found in nearby areas. Some books are available on a counter run by ASI perhaps.

  • 5/5 Sharafu 10 months ago on Google ā€¢ 19 reviews
    No words to describe the scenic and archeological beauty of Gol Gumbaz. Huge and massive dome built without any pillars or beam support. World's widest room area comprises long echo sounds. The view from the top is breathtaking and could see land for miles away...
    9 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 4/5 Vijay P. 3 years ago on Google
    During our family tour to ā€˜Bijapurā€™ in Karnataka, we visited ā€˜Archaeological Museumā€™ which is located within the wonderful premises of ā€˜Gol Gumbazā€™ in ā€˜Bijapurā€™. There are 3 huge canons at the entrance of this museum. This museum has two floors and it houses some large collection of rare objects including stone inscriptions of Arabic, Persian, Kannada and Sanskrit languages. Also there is a display of Jain sculptures, hero stones, numerous manuscripts, coins, carpets, maps, miniature paintings and other house hold articles from the 6th to the 18th century. There is a separate entry ticket required to visit this museum & the entry charges are Rs.05/- per person. The ā€˜Gol Gumbazā€™ entry ticket can be collected from the ticket counter located near main gate & can be used to enter the complex, but the ticket to visit the museum needs to be purchased from a small ticket counter situated within the ā€˜Gol Gumbazā€™ premises. The Museum is closed on Fridays and it is open from 10 am to 5 pm on all other days. Photography is not allowed inside the museum.
    9 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 ONE STOP S. 1 year ago on Google
    It is Gol Ghumat Archaeological Muesium. It is exactly in front of the Gol Ghumat building. It could be for another purpose in history but now it has been turned into archaeological museum. Many historical things or findings have been stored in Museum. There are worn out statues and sculptures from 7th century till 18 th century. The ticket for Museum is 5 rupees only. It is must see place to know the heritage of our country.
    8 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 4/5 Rajkumar T. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the archaeological beauty in India located at Bijapur, Karnataka. This is very well maintained tourist place. Entry fees is very less 25ā‚¹ per person. Also museum fess 5 ā‚¹ per person. No food items allowed inside.
    6 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sudhir B. 1 year ago on Google
    Spectacular! unbelievable how this huge dome was constructed more than 350years ago, without any supporting pillars! I didnā€™t know that this is the second largest dome in the world.
    6 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ramya S. 1 year ago on Google
    It is amazing too see inside, The statues ,coins , war materials of the kings.... About history of that kingdom.. It was ossum.
    6 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Aditi P. 4 years ago on Google
    Its a really wonderful monument if you are gonna study about. Tickets may cost you 25/person. There's a museum you get first and there's a beautiful garden around it, you can sit and relax on grass, you can also bring your own food items and have. Behind the museum is the palace where you are being checked and your footwears won't be allowed inside it. Then there come a hall as you enter and above is the hearing hall where you shout once and you hear it echoing 7 times..now its been reduced. Then you go around it you find a beautiful view of Bijapur. Being one of the popular place in there ,do visit if you go there.
    5 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mayuri P. 4 years ago on Google
    A place worth visiting. Located at Bijapur, it is a mausoleum of king Muhammad Adil Shah. Highly impressive structure and very well maintained by the government. The echoing of voice and its amplification is marvelous feat achieved by the architects and engineers of the time.
    4 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 nilesh k. 1 year ago on Google
    This museum, which is located before the main entrance of the Gol Gumbaz, was actually a part of a building of the Gol Gumbaz and was later converted into a museum by British in 1892. We can see all statues and all weapons and daily using objects using from adilshah.
    3 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dharmendra R. 3 years ago on Google
    Vijayapura is known for the Gol Gumbaz and its premises also hosts one of the oldest museums in India. This museum, which is located before the main entrance of the Gol Gumbaz, was actually a part of a building of the Gol Gumbaz and was later converted into a museum by British in 1892. According to historians, the ancient structure is known as Naqqar Khana (house of drum). ā€œThis monument was built to offer a grand royal reception to the kingā€™s visitors by beating drums, which was part of custom for receiving royal guests,ā€ said Abdulghani Imaratwale, historian. The building was converted into the museum to preserve the rare objects that the British had found while shifting the district headquarters from the then Kaladagi to Bijapur (now Vijayapura). It was in 1912 that the museum was handed over to the then district collector for maintenance, but after Independence the museum was taken over by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1962. This museum houses some rare objects that include stone inscriptions of Arabic, Persian, Kannada and Sanskrit languages in different scripts written in beautiful calligraphy. It has Brahmanical and Jain sculptures, hero stones, numerous manuscripts, coins, carpets, maps, miniature paintings, Bidiri ware and other house hold articles, datable from the 6th to the 18th century. The museum has preserved the artefacts in the best manner, and it is on par of with other ASI museums of the country.
    3 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 4/5 Arun K. 4 months ago on Google ā€¢ 241 reviews
    Well maintained museum housing many sculptures, scriptures, coins, earthen cooking utensils, war ammunition and so on used back in centuries. Charges per person os Rs.5 which has to be taken prior entering premises.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Amit P. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice museum ...must visit..
    2 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Shivanagoud B. 1 year ago on Google
    World International YOGA Day celebration at infront of Gol Gumbaz by Community Health Officers. Vijayapura
    2 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 SK O. 4 years ago on Google
    Well maintained place and Looking so good
    2 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 4/5 Vaibhav P. 4 months ago on Google ā€¢ 141 reviews
    Enough parking space available, Entry fees Rs. 25/- per person, Eatables are not allowed inside, No need of guide, Need to climb 100+ steps to visit whispering gallery - the main attraction, Surely recommended!!
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Milind B. 2 months ago on Google ā€¢ 214 reviews New
    Adilshahi, Hampi, some beautiful artefacts can be seen in the museum, why not take a five minute easy round

  • 5/5 Sushant G. 1 year ago on Google
    Ancient architecture monument built by Adil Shah dynasty. so scientific Constructed that in humidity also in monument was so cold.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 PRAVEEN Š” ļæ½. 2 years ago on Google
    Vijayapura is known for the Gol Gumbaz and its premises also host one of the oldest museums in India. This museum, which is located before the main entrance of the Gol Gumaz, was actually a part of a building of the Gol Gumbazandwaslater converted into a museum by British in 1892. According to historians, the ancient structure is known as Naqqar Khana (house of drum). ā€œThis monument was built to offer a grand royal reception to the kingā€™s visitors by beating drums, which was part of custom for receiving royal guests,ā€ said Abdulghani Imaratwale historian. The building was converted into the museum to preserve the rare objects that the British had found while shifting the district headquarters from the then Kaladagi to Bijapur (now Vijayapura). It was in 1912 that the museum was handed over to the then district collector for maintenance, but after Independence the museum was taken over by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1962 This museum houses some rare objects that include stone inscriptions of Arabic, Persian, Kannada and Sanskrit languages in differet scripts written in beautiful calligraphy. It has Brahmanical and Jain sculptures, hero stones, numerous manuscripts, coins, carpets, maps, miniature paintings, Bidiri ware and other house hold articles, datable from the 6th to the 18th century.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Amit ļæ½. 3 years ago on Google
    Osm nice Gol Gumbaz is the tomb of king Muhammad Adil Shah, Adil Shah Dynasty. Construction of the tomb, located in Vijayapura , Karnataka, India, was started in 1626 and completed in 1656. The name is based on Gola gummata derived from Gol Gombadh meaning "circular dome". It follows the style of Indo-Islamic architecture. Even a slight whisper by someone standing in its gallery can be heard everywhere else in the gallery, and if somebody claps, the sound of it echoes several times.The mausoleum was designed by Yaqut of Dabul. Situated in the northern Karnataka, Gol Gumbaz marks the splendour of Adil Shahi rule in the Southern India. The seventh ruler of the Adil Shahi empire, Mohammed Adil Shah started the construction of the tomb right after he became the Sultan in 1626.Gol Gumbaz is the tomb of king Muhammad Adil Shah, Adil Shah Dynasty. Construction of the tomb, located in Vijayapura, Karnataka, India, was started in 1626 and completed in 1656. The name is based on Gola gummata derived from Gol Gombadh meaning "circular dome". It follows the style of Indo-Islamic architecture. Wikipedia Architect: Yaqut of Dabul Built by: Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur Architectural style: Islamic architecture
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 4/5 Raj S. 4 years ago on Google
    Gol Gumbaz is an archaeological museum. The place is huge and need around half day or more than that to see the and understand the whole history behind it. One will understand the mystery behind the whispering place. And I'm giving you a hint that sit in the bench and talk in a whispering manner to your friends sitting opposite to you, and you will find that they can hear you clearly. One may find many unwanted people at who is unnecessarily creating noise. Just wait for those unwanted people to leave. And enjoy the whispering play. Later, see the museum too as one may discover with many interesting history about the place. For Gol Gumbaz and museum you need to buy separate tickets.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 4/5 Karthik G L V. 6 years ago on Google
    Historical place. 15th Century Historic Items have preserved very well. A worthy one to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 PRAV!N 3 years ago on Google
    In this location the archaeological museum has very rare thing that might have never had been seen and it is amazing to here there are canons, sword and ancient coin and painting were preserved u must have to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 omkart 5 years ago on Google
    Too good historical place for hangout and in this city there are more than 50 monuments like this from the time of Akbar badshah
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 4/5 Harshit M. 2 months ago on Google ā€¢ 115 reviews New
    The Gol Gumbaz Museum, located in Bijapur, India, offers visitors a deeper understanding of the history and architectural significance of the Gol Gumbaz monument. It showcases various artifacts, models, and exhibits related to the monument's construction, its architectural features, and its historical context. Visitors can learn about the craftsmanship involved in creating the monument and its cultural significance. The museum provides a fascinating insight into the rich architectural heritage of the region and is a valuable resource for both locals and tourists interested in history and architecture.

  • 4/5 Aishwarya R. 1 year ago on Google ā€¢ 80 reviews
    When you enter the Gol Gumbaz grounds, this is the first structure you see. It contains a collection of artefacts from the past eras which ncludes coins, paintings, rock sculptures, handwritten documents, swords from the Adil Shah dynasty, ruler portraits, the Quran from the 16th century, early maps of Bijapur, ceramics from the 15th century, weapons, shields, and more. Located outside the museum are cannons. Photography is prohibited inside the museum. There is ā‚¹5 entrance fee per person.

  • 4/5 Neesat A. 5 months ago on Google ā€¢ 73 reviews
    Entry fee is Rs. 5. You can either buy tickets at the main gate or in front of the museum through the scanner. The museum located in the Naqquar Khana (Trumpet House) of the Gol Gumbaz Complex, was originally established as a district museum in 1892. Later on it was taken over to develop it as a site museum in 1982. The collection comprises of stone inscriptions of Arabic, Persian, Kannada and Sanskrit languages in different scripts and written in varied calligraphy, Brahmanical and Jaina sculptures, hero stones, illustrated and plain manuscripts, coins, China wares, wooden carving, carpets, maps, sanads and firmans, miniature pantings, Bidiri ware and other house hold articles, datable from 6th to 18th century AD.

  • 5/5 iain t. 3 months ago on Google ā€¢ 38 reviews New
    Beautiful shrine in Vijaypura with magnificent impressive dome. Can be very busy and very noisy with visitors testing the acoustics and echoes on the dome. Six storey stair climb required to access the upper dome.

  • 5/5 Prashanth K. 4 years ago on Google
    Friday closed

  • 5/5 Rohit p. 4 years ago on Google
    good place

  • 5/5 suneel c. 4 years ago on Google
    Super excited

  • 4/5 praveen m. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 SAI G. 4 years ago on Google
    It's beautiful architectural monument. Never knew about this place earlier.

  • 4/5 swapnil s. 4 years ago on Google
    The historical place.. Must visit it

  • 4/5 Kikavi C. 4 years ago on Google
    Don't wanna miss this place if you ever plan to visit Bijapur. One of the oldest cities of medieval India and one would also experience the flawless architecture of the medieval period which is also considered as the second biggest Dome in the world.

  • 5/5 aizaz i. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place ā¤ļø

  • 5/5 Abhay H. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant place to spend an hour or two. The huge lawns are green throughout the year. Pro Tip: once you climb the structure, ask your friend(or family member) to stand in the opposite side of you and talk to the wall(facing away from you), and you'll be able to hear them speak due to the brilliant architecture

  • 4/5 Vishal T. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice to visit this place, have ample parking space with all other facility. Enjoy the visit.

  • 4/5 Prateek H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 į•įŽ©į‹įŽ“ įŽ·į¬į•į‚į—į‚į‹įŽ“ į¬įįį—į‚ ļæ½. 3 years ago on Google
    It is very near to Hashim peer Darga šŸ’“

  • 4/5 prasad v. 3 years ago on Google
    ,šŸ¤ 

  • 4/5 Gopal M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good garden

  • 5/5 live b. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing places in the world

  • 5/5 Akash a. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome historical place

  • 5/5 Suriya P. 3 years ago on Google
    This place has a magical feeling whenever you enter and omg it's going to fun climbing up the stairs of 90Ā° degree and voice will b echoing when you speak and top view is fantastic where you can cover whole vijayapura with your eyesight.

  • 3/5 PURUSHOTHAM S. 3 years ago on Google
    On the ground floor it has lot of dead sculpture and hero stones and on the upper floor it has lot of miniature paintings of sultan rulers of bijapur, beautiful manuscripts along with info on historical Victory over vijaynagar empire. There's some good collection of Chinese porcelain ware along with old coins of bijapur rulers which can be covered quickly

  • 5/5 Prashant P. 3 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 5/5 archangelpinheiro 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place great monument needs to be maintenance, fantastic place to visit

  • 4/5 Abhishek P. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to visit the old weapons sored in the muesum that were used by old solidiers

  • 5/5 RAMDAS T. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent example of vastushatra !

  • 5/5 Anbu S. 4 years ago on Google
    Must visit in Vijaypura or Bijapur

  • 4/5 Devendra K. 4 years ago on Google
    Museum was good for old Arms must visit when you go to Gold Gumbaj it's in same premises

  • 5/5 Hemanth K. 3 years ago on Google
    At least one time in our life we have to visit this kind of places

  • 5/5 suresh Kumaar K. 5 years ago on Google
    Must place to visit to see architecture of king. The big doom stood with no pillars .must visit once in your life time .the sound which echod many times at the top of the doom. You can see whole city from the top

  • 4/5 prajwal b. 4 years ago on Google
    A unique archaeological structure. You will be amused by its structural beauty

  • 5/5 Ur Status M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to visit with family.

  • 4/5 Manju M. 4 years ago on Google
    Experience good

  • 5/5 Abhishek K. 4 years ago on Google
    Awsome place

  • 5/5 Deepak R. 4 years ago on Google
    Adil Shahi history is presented in nice form. The museum is huge. With entry fee of 5 Rupees, this is well maintained Archaeological Museum.

  • 3/5 G1me I. 4 years ago on Google
    šŸ—½

  • 5/5 Vajeer M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Mohammed M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 4/5 VIJAYALAXMI C. 4 years ago on Google
    Marvlace place

  • 5/5 Mayur J. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place for family picnic

  • 5/5 Basavaraj G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Oksar (Original) Oksar

  • 5/5 Naga B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 ganesh s. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Mohd A. 4 years ago on Google
    This is very calm archaeological museum having a lot of space to sit has only limited tourist except Sundays this place is very windy should be visited in evening time it will really relax your soul sitting there the ticket is also cheap enough to afford this closes around 6:00 p.m. in the evening the best time to visit is after 4:00 p.m. in the evening you can take some light snacks there you must have a group to visit there not a place for the couples true piece of art Gol Gumbaz at BijapurĀ is theĀ mausoleumĀ of kingĀ Muhammad Adil Shah,Ā Adil Shah Dynasty. Construction of the tomb, located inĀ VijayapuraĀ (formerly Bijapur),Ā Karnataka,Ā India, was started in 1626 and completed in 1656. The name is based on Gola gummataĀ derived fromĀ Gol GombadhĀ meaning "circular dome".[1]Ā It follows the style ofĀ Indo-islamicĀ architecture.[2]Ā Even a slight whisper by someone standing in this gallery can be heard everywhere in the gallery, and if somebody claps, the echo can be heard several times. Ticket is around 15-25 per person and 5 rupees for keeping slippers under surveillance

  • 4/5 Ramu N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Adishah gori (Original) Adishah gori

  • 5/5 Comrade 3 years ago on Google
    Good historical place

  • 4/5 Vikas N. 3 years ago on Google
    Located just Infront of Gol gumbaz. The infrastructure of this building looks like Old Goa church.

  • 3/5 Shivanand M. 3 years ago on Google
    It is amazing photos


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