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Hyderabad, capital of the south Indian state Andhra Pradesh, is hundreds of years old, but it has a booming technology industry. The combination of the old and the new is what makes Hyderabad such a fascinating place. Start in Purana Shahr, the Old City, located in southern Hyderabad. This is where Hyderabad was founded, and it’s where you’ll find many of the city’s most famous historical landmarks, such as the Charminar. Keeping with Hyderabad’s old traditions is Shilparamam, where you can attend a festival or shop for handmade craftwork, like jewelry and textiles. Right next door to Shilparamam is a big change in style, with Hyderabad Information Technology Engineering Consultancy City, commonly known as HITEC City. There are a lot of schools and international companies in this part of town, so you’re likely to end up in HITEC City if you’re visiting Hyderabad on business. But even if you’re visiting for fun instead of work, Hyderabad offers plenty of modern entertainment. If you’re a movie buff, you have to visit Ramoji Film City, which is the biggest film studio complex in the world. It’s also a good place to visit if you’re traveling with children, since there are a lot of attractions geared towards young people. Whether you’re visiting Hyderabad for the cutting edge technology or for the culture and history, you’ll find plenty to do.
