Hassan is an ideal stopover to head to the neighbouring places of Belur, Halebid and Shravanbelgola, rich in architectural history by way of their temples. Approximately 38km from Hassan, Belur the erstwhile capital of the Hoysala Empire, is a picturesque village located on the riverbanks of Yagchi. Explore the Chennakeshava Temple, which took 103 years to finish. The architectural magnificence is one of the finest examples of Hoysala workmanship. The other temple to visit is the Veeranarayana Temple.
Halebid, means ruined city, and is home to the ruins of Dwarasamudra, the capital of Hoysala after Belur, and 27km northwest of Hassan. Like Belur, the temples at Halebid reveal their rich cultural heritage. The most famous, 12th century temple, is the Hoysaleswara Temple, which despite taking 86 years to be built could never be completed. No two parts of the temple are alike. On the side of the temple are two monolithic statues of Nandi Bull.
Gorur Dam, 12km from Hassan, the Sakaleswara Temple and the fort at Manjarabad are the other interesting places around Hassan.
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