Freedom Park
A 21-acre public park on the site of the old Bangalore Central Jail, opened in 2008, where the barracks, watch tower and gallows area are kept alongside lawns and the city's main protest ground.
Why it’s worth it
It is a rare chance to walk through a colonial-era prison site in the middle of the city, for free.
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