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10 PLACES TO VISIT IN PATNA, TOURIST PLACES IN PATNA

The Ancient city of Patna was famous as Pataliputra during the rule of Maurya and was the capital of the Magadha Empire. Now Patna is the capital and largest city of Bihar state and located on the southern bank of the Ganges River and a heaven to many tourist destinations along with religious pilgrim centers of Buddhist, Hindu, Sikhs, Islam and Jain.

1.         GOLGHAR

The Gol Ghar or Golghar is a granary in Stupa architecture style and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the whole city and the Ganges river. Golghar or Round house was the tallest building in Patna city, situated to the west of the Gandhi Maidan.

2.         AGAM KUAN

The Agam Kuan is the royal and the most integral archaeological site in Patna and the complex have many ancient and medieval sculptures along with Shitala Devi temple. Agam Kuan is as Patna’s most quaint monument and popular …