Queen’s bath

The Queen’s Bath is one of the primary attractions of Hampi tourism, and it basically is an architectural marvel that displays a massive bath. The structure was constructed when the Vijayanagara Empire was in full swing. The Royal Enclosure in Hampi, which is another major part of any Hampi Tour Package, has the entrance very close to the Queen’s Bath. Roughly, 500 years have passed since it was constructed, and people are still marveled by its construction.

History of Queen’s Bath

The Vijayanagara Empire had many greats to speak about. Among the royal family, the tradition of taking a bath in a beautiful place was prevalent. To make sure that the female members of the royal family get such treatment, Achyuta Raya constructed the Queen’s Bath. In usage, it was used by the male royal family members as well. The bath was made extremely lavish, and the place became a spot for royal pleasure. Keeping these things in mind, the bath was placed as close to the Royal Enclosure as possible.

Architecture of Queen’s Bath

As stated, the Queens’ bath excels in architecture. The structure is quite elaborate, and the interior is made extremely lavish, while the exterior is somewhat simple. The architecture has all the mixed Indo-Islamic styles of that time. Even at present, there are no baths in Hampi, public or private, which can stand to this beauty. The building was constructed rectangular, with 30 square metres area. The bath is 1.8 metres deep and covers an area of 15 square metres. Surrounding windows, pillars, and balconies make the inside extremely beautiful.

Queen’s Bath at Present

At present, the Queen’s Bath is one of the top places to visit in Hampi, even though it is completely empty. The walls and the pillars are not what they used to be. In 500 years, the glorious interior has lost somewhat of its shine. Hampi was attacked by the Mughals late in history, which is believed to have destroyed the bath partially.

Even then, a large number of tourists visit the spot every year to witness the architectural beauty and the spot definitely attracts people just to see the majestic interior.