- @Guest #img-anno http://www.knowindia.net/photos/bangalore/bangalore116.jpg {u'shapes': [{u'geometry': {u'y': 0.18666666666666668, u'x': 0.172, u'height': 0.08266666666666664, u'width': 0.11199999999999999}, u'type': u'rect'}], u'src': u'http://www.knowindia.net/photos/bangalore/bangalore116.jpg', u'context': u'http://localhost:5000', u'text': {u'Comment': u'Parks[edit]\n\n\nThe Lal Bagh, famous for its flower shows was commissioned in 1760.\n\n\nBangalore palace\nLal Bagh is a botanical garden, commissioned by the Hyder Ali in 1760. The 240-acre (0.97 km2) park is home to over 1000 species of flora and a Glass House. The park is known for its annual flower show. The garden surrounds one of the towers erected by the founder of Bangalore, Kempe Gowda I. The Lal Bagh Rock, dates back to 3000 million years, is another attraction.\nCubbon Park is located in the heart of the city and spreads over 300 acres (1.2 km2). The park was created in 1884, by Major General Richard Sankey. The park is home to numerous trees and plants that span over 68 general and 96 species. The park is also known for its kids train.\nJayaprakash Narayan Biodiversity Park (JP park) is on an 85-acre (340,000 m2) site at Mathikere in the north-west area of Bangalore. The park has four lakes, lawns spread over 25 acres (100,000 m2), over 250 varieties of trees and shrubs can be found there all the time.', u'Tags': [u'tourists', u'parks', u'botanical garden'], u'Links': u'http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tourist_attractions_in_Bangalore#Parks', u'Title': u'Tourist attraction - Parks'}} created: Tue, 24 Jun 2014, 11:08 AM UTC