Why visit Vizianagaram
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Maharajah's College, Maharajah's Government College of Music and Dance, Vizianagaram Fort and Clock Tower.
Weather in Vizianagaram
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About Vizianagaram
Vizianagaram, also known as Vijayanagaram (Telugu: [ʋidʒɐjɐnɐɡɐrɐw̃]), is a city and the headquarters of the Vizianagaram district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in the Eastern Ghats, about 24 km (15 mi) west of the Bay of Bengal and 40 km (25 mi) north-northeast of Visakhapatnam. The city has a population of 228,025 and was established as the capital of the Vizianagaram estate by Raja Vijayaram Raj from the Pusapati dynasty. The rulers had a notable role in the history of the region in the 18th century and were patrons of education and arts.
From the Wikipedia article Vizianagaram (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Vizianagaram on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do11
Maharajah's College
School
Indian academic institution in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
Maharajah's Government College of Music and Dance
School · 0.8 km
Government college in Andhra Pradesh, India
Museums and landmarks6
Vizianagaram Fort
Monument and historic site · 0.7 km
Fort in the city of Vizianagaram in northeastern Andhra Pradesh, South India.
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Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Skating Yard
Sports field and stadium · 2.5 km
Vizzy Stadium walking track, Vizianagaram
Restaurants and cafes73
Coffee Club
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 km
Ice Factory Road,maneesha kandala, Vizianagaram
Eat in the street
Restaurant · Indian, Diner · 1.5 km
100 feet Ring Road, Vizianagaram
61 more on the map.
History
Excavations at this town revealed copper coins belonging to the remains of 900 B.C. (Kalinga period).
Vizianagaram Princely State was ruled by Pusapati Kings & Gajapati Maharajas. Maharaja Vijayarama Gajapati Raju was a notable King. They are Suryavanshi Kshatriyas. Their ancestors are Udaipur Maharanas. Buddhist and Jain remains were excavated around hills near Ramateertham village.
From the History section of Vizianagaram on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Hotel Maruthi , Restaurant, Family room, function hall, Rooms
Motel and hotel
Fort Road, Vizianagaram
Churches and places of worship34
TTD Venkateswara Temple
Place of worship · 0.9 km
Ranjani Theatre Road, Vizianagaram
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries26
TRISUL RAMANA SCHOOL
School · 1.9 km
near venkateswara swamy temple,Balaji nagar, vizianagaram
Healthcare78
Map of Vizianagaram
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Getting there and nearby towns
Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (VTZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 km away.
- Kanapaka 4 km west, about 4 min by car
- Malicherla 5 km south, about 5 min by car
- Chintalavalasa 6 km south, about 6 min by car
- Nellimarla 6 km northeast, about 6 min by car
- Jarjapupeta 8 km northeast, about 8 min by car
- Gajapatinagaram 20 km northwest, about 20 min by car
- Sriramnagar 23 km northeast, about 23 min by car
- Mulakuddu 23 km south, about 23 min by car
- Bhīmunipatnam 26 km south, about 26 min by car
- Visakhapatnam 53 km southwest, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Vizianagaram Montage, Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vizianagaram Ganta Stambham, Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maharajah's College in Vizianagaram 02, Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kanyakaa Parameswari Temple in Vizianagaram, Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vizianagaram fort front on a cloudy day, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- Vivekananda book stall Vizianagaram, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- Building in Vizianagaram fort, Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MRVRGR Law College in Vizianagaram Fort, Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ceiling of a building in Vizianagaram Fort, Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building inside Vizianagaram Fort, Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vizianagaram Utsav 2024 stalls, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- Vizianagaram Pedda Cheruvu entrance, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu Statue at Music College Vizianagaram, IMVamsi, CC BY 4.0
- Ghantasala Statue at Music College Vizianagaram, IMVamsi, CC BY 4.0
- WAM4 loco series at Vizianagaram 01, Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View of Vizianagaram fort walls, Kalyan Kanuri, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Platform No 5 at Vizianagaram Train Station, Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Freight train at Vizianagaram station, Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vizianagaram fort walls 01, Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WAG7 class Loco at Vizianagaram, Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Entrance of the Vizianagaram fort 02, Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vizianagaram fort walls 02, Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ganta stambham (clock tower) in Vizianagaram, Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A man preparing dosas with firewood., Saiphani02, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vaddi Jahnvitha, 1920274 Jahnavitha.Vaddi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saraswati Mahal in VZM Fort, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- Library in VZM Fort, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- MR Degree College, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- A Glimpse of Mars through my Inexpensive Binocular, INTEGRATION CONSTANT, CC0
- M.R. Degree College, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- A building in VZM Fort, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- VZM Fort side view, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- MR Degree College Ladies Hostel, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- MANSAS Office in fort, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- VZM Fort exit arch, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- Viziangarama Fort front entrance, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- Maharajahs High School in Fort, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- All India Dwakra Bazar 2024, Saiphani02, CC BY 4.0
- Viznm kota, Adityamadhav83, CC BY 3.0
- Muzaffarpur-Yeswantapur Express01, Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maharajah's College in Vizianagaram 01, Adityamadhav83, CC BY-SA 4.0
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