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Certified by Guinness World Records as the largest studio complex in the world, the 15 Ramoji Film City spreads across a whopping 2,000 acres and is an entertainm­ent destinatio­n, attracting over 1.5 million tourists every year. Guided tours of the film sets cover a London street, the Hollywood sign, Japanese gardens, railway stations, temples, and more. There are 47 sound stages, two hotels, theme parks, and amusement rides inside the film city, as well. 16 Shilparama­m, a traditiona­l crafts village, is set amidst cascading waterfalls and lush greenery. Besides aiming to preserve traditiona­l arts and crafts of the state through displays and shops, it also houses a cultural museum, workshops, and research and design centres. Situated on the banks of Osman Sagar, 17 Chikur Balaji Temple is unlike any other. Housed inside is the figurine of Visa Balaji, a deity worshipped by US-Visa aspirants!

 ??  ?? Ramoji Film City is an important entertainm­ent destinatio­n in the city.
Ramoji Film City is an important entertainm­ent destinatio­n in the city.
 ??  ?? Clockwise from above: The grand pillared Khilwat or the Durbar Hall at Chowmahall­a Palace, looks like a royal dream even today; Mecca Masjid is one of the oldest and largest mosques in the country.
Clockwise from above: The grand pillared Khilwat or the Durbar Hall at Chowmahall­a Palace, looks like a royal dream even today; Mecca Masjid is one of the oldest and largest mosques in the country.

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