Freedom park near Sheshadri Road is one more addition to the list of parks in garden city of Bangalore. Here are some of the snaps I took when I visited the place.
Freedom Park Entrance, Sheshadri Road, Bangalore
Bangalore Central Jail which is now converted into Freedom park was built in 1866 by the British. It occupied a site of approximately 21 acres. The jail has housed many illustrious leaders who fought for the freedom of our nation and for restoration of democracy during the emergency regime post independence. The jail compound included a watch tower in the center, barracks and other buildings like the hospitals, workshops etc.
Bird's view of Freedom Park
Watch tower at Freedom Park, Bangalore
Open Air Theatre at Freedom Park
Sculpture Court, Freedom Park
Cells at Freedom Park
At least they dint turn this one into a commercial space. The park has weird timings by the way.
ReplyDeletetimings and entry fee ?
ReplyDeletepls give a brief description of some of the photographs if possible.
ReplyDeleteSome details like visitor timing etc will add value.
I'm yet to visit this place..
what an irony!
ReplyDeletejail replaced by freedom park!
btw, who wants to take stroll in that busy area? I thought they would have a commercial complex since it's so close to majestic.
good in one way as commercial complex would've increased already high traffic there...also park would be good for pollution..
although i have seen the area many times (since our college was so near), i vividly remember the first time i saw the area closely -during our CET counseling which was held in some nearby kalyana mantapa.
thanks for the pics
Hi Shande,
ReplyDeleteAdded timings and entry f(r)ee!
Hi Nidhi,
Added the details
Hi Raghavendra,
ReplyDeleteIts an irony indeed! Jail being converted into a Freedom park!
Do they have a parking area somewhere?
ReplyDeleteHi Arun,
ReplyDeleteThey do have parking area near the park entrance, though it was not a proper concreted one. This was when I visited in the month of June.
Thanks
Raveesh
Looks like this place is good for morning and evening walkers ! Doesn't look like a tourist place...
ReplyDeletePls. give timings & entrance fee for this park I am yet to visit this place.
ReplyDeleteHi Satish,
ReplyDeleteI am not sure of the timings now, as I had visited almost a year ago. And entry was free then.
Timings are 6am-9am and 4.30pm-7.30pm. There is no entry fee
ReplyDeleteThanks Ankita for the updated timings
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