Restored landmarks such as Chowmahalla Palace and Golconda Fort underline conservation work preserving royal architecture
Koti Women's College
Hyderabad’s key heritage sites reflect ongoing restoration and adaptive reuse efforts ahead of the International Day for Monuments and Sites on April 18. Restored landmarks such as Chowmahalla Palace and Golconda Fort underline conservation work preserving royal architecture. Cultural complexes including Taramati Baradari and the Qutb Shahi Tombs continue to represent the city’s artistic and dynastic history. Institutional buildings have been repurposed for contemporary use.
The Osmania University Arts College and the former British Residency, now functioning as Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University, illustrate adaptive reuse, while Asman Garh Palace has been converted into an educational facility. Other heritage structures, including Purani Haveli and the Murgi Chowk Clock Tower, remain in use as historical references. However, sites such as Khurshid Jah Devdi are yet to undergo full restoration. Together, these monuments reflect ongoing conservation measures aimed at preserving Hyderabad’s architectural legacy for continued public engagement. — R. PAVAN, P. SURENDRA
Qutb Shahi Tomb
Taramati Baradari
