Old city institution for biryani and, in Ramadan, haleem.
Shah Ali Banda Road, Old City
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The Nizams' ceremonial palace of four courtyards, with a Belgian-chandeliered durbar hall and a vintage car collection.
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One of India's largest mosques, begun in 1614, with bricks from Mecca set above the central arch and the Nizams' tombs along one side.
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The lane running west from Charminar, lined with lac bangle shops, pearls, wedding wear and perfume sellers.
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The four-minaret gateway of 1591 that anchors the old city, built to mark the end of a plague and now surrounded by the busiest bazaar in…
The name most people give when asked where to eat Hyderabadi biryani.