Hampi, IN
Located in the Vijayanagara district of east-central Karnataka
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the town of Hampi, located in the Vijayanagara district of east-central Karnataka, India. The city's buildings predominantly reflect South Indian Hindu arts and architecture, drawing from the Aihole-Pattadakal styles, while the Lotus Mahal, public bath, and elephant stables incorporate elements of Indian architecture. Hampi remains a significant religious center, housing the active Virupaksha Temple, an Adi Shankara-linked monastery, and various monuments from the old city.
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