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Charminar - Mosque and Monument was built in 1591, on the east bank of the Musi river, out of gratitude for the cessation of a cholera outburst. The settlement was laid out around the mosque and today Charminar is in the center of the old part of Hyderabad. Charminar means 4 minarets or pillars. These are each 56m high and dominate the landscape, with bustling roads and markets all around them.
There are four grand arches on the ground floor. The first floor is open to the public and offers views in all directions. The mosque is on the second floor. Charminar - Mosque and Monument is illuminated each evening from 7 to 9 pm.
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