Hampi: The Majestic Capital Of The Vijayanagara Empire In Pictures
The size of this city cannot all be seen from any one spot, but I climbed a hill whence I could see a great part of it. What I saw from thence seemed to me as large as Rome, and very beautiful to the sight,” wrote Portuguese traveler Domingo Paes describing Hampi.
Built between 14th and 16th century the stunning temples and intricate carvings on the currently standing structures give us a peek into what the place once was in its heydays.