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One of these destinations is the beautiful city of
Solapur. Solapur is a city and and municipal corporation that is
found in the south eastern part of Maharashtra, near the Karnataka
border. Solapur is the administrative headquarters of North and
South Solapur district, which consists of eleven talukas. Solapur
was once famous as a textile capital and was even known as the
labour city in ancient times.
How to Reach Solapur 
By Train - Solapur is importat rail station on Mumbai -
Chennai and Mumbai - Hyderabad routes. All south bound train have
halt here.
By Road - Solapur is leading city of area for generating road
links as National Highway, NH -9, NH - 13 and NH - 211 pass through
the city.
By Air - City have own airport.
Places to visit in Solapur
Tuljapur - The temple is situated on a very peculiar site. It
is located on one of the deep slopes on the ranges of the Bala Ghat.
As one enters from the gateway one has to descend nearly some
fifteen feet to reach the first stage of the temple Prakara. This
stage consists mainly of the large tank known as the Kallola tirth.
Bijapur - the largest medieval cannon in the world. Being 4 m
long, 1,5 m in diameter and weighing 55 tons, this gun was brought
back from Ahmadnagar in the 17th century as a trophy of war by 400
oxen, 10 elephants and tens of men. It was placed on the Sherza Burj
(Lion Gate) on a platform especially built for it.
Siddeshwar Temple - Siddeshwar Temple, Solapur, located near
the fort, is another popular place of tourist interest in Solapur.
Hutatma Gardens - Hutatma Gardens, Solapur, are among the
most popular tourist places in Solapur.
Where to Stay in Vijayawada
Accommodation is available at the moderate, Luxury, Deluxe, class
hotels, lodges in Solapur.
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