Hyderabad's most famous building, the Charminar, is situated in the heart of the city. This neo-Saracenic structure is a square, graceful hall open on all
four sides. Built by the founder of the city in 1591 as a thanksgiving after the waning of a dreadful epidemic plague, this 186-ft high building gets its name from its
55-metre high four (char) minars. From the minarets the climbers can, have an enchanting view of the entire city. Jam a Masjid Situated to the north-east of the Charminar,
this is the oldest mosque in Hyderabad, built in 1598.