Bella Vista, Hyderabad

17°24′51″N 78°27′35″E / 17.414122°N 78.459633°E / 17.414122; 78.459633

Bella Vista is a royal palace of the Nizam during the existence of Hyderabad State, now located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.[1][2] It is an Indo-European building standing on a 10-acre (40,000 m2) verdant campus. The building's French architect named it Bella Vista, meaning beautiful sight, since it overlooks the Hussain sagar lake. It is located in the Saifabad suburb and is modeled on the Henley-on-Thames of England. Since 1956, the building has been home to the Administrative Staff College of India.

Bella Vista
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General information
TypeRoyal Palace
Architectural styleFrench
LocationHyderabad, Telangana, India
Completed1910; 114 years ago (1910)
Design and construction
Architect(s)French Architect