Museum
Salar Jung Museum
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Salar Jung Museum, located on the southern bank of the Musi River, is the third-largest museum in India. It showcases the personal collection of Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, known as Salar Jung III, who spent decades amassing artifacts from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The museum's 38 galleries display everything from ancient manuscripts and Persian miniatures to European paintings and the famous Veiled Rebecca statue. Visitors can easily spend hours wandering through the diverse exhibits.
Don't miss
- See the famous 'Veiled Rebecca' marble statue, a masterpiece of 19th-century sculpture
- View the collection of Mughal and Persian miniature paintings and rare manuscripts
- Don't miss the Jade Room, featuring exquisite jade daggers and ornaments
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Salar Jung Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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