Personally I feel Mysore, be it the stunning palaces, the administrative buildings, the beautifully laid out gardens, the temples, the churches, it is one treasure trove of architectural delights.
Apart from the magnificent Mysore Palace, with it's opulent interiors, and rich architecture, the city also has some other fabulous looking palaces.
Lalita Mahal palace, on the way to Chamundi hills, in the style of St.Paul's cathedral in London. Built by Krishna Raja Wodeyar IV, for the Viceroy of India then, it is now a five star hotel, and also a popular location for many movies shot here.
Jaganmohan Palace, which was built as an alternative by the Mysore Maharajas in 1861, when the existing Mysore Palace was then undergoing reconstruction. It is a must watch, for it's Art Gallery, that has a large collection of Raja Ravi Varma paintings.
Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion, built in 1905 by Krishna Raja Wodeyar IV for the princess Jayalakshmi, it now houses University of Mysore's Post Graduate center.
The magnificent Brindavan Gardens, with it's awesome fountains, especially worth a watch during night time. Most Hindu, Telugu, Kannada movies of the 70's, 80's were set here, with the hero and heroine crooning sweet nothings. And the adjoining Krishna Raja Sagar dam makes for an imposing spectacle.
The majestic Chamundeswari Temple on top of the Chamundi Hills, housing the patron deity of Mysore, a fine specimen of Dravidian architecture. Also the huge monolithic Nandi on the road to Chamundi Hills, worth a watch.
The St. Philomena's Church, which is modelled on the Cologne Cathedral, built in 1843 by Krishna Raja Wodeyar.
Oriental Research Institute, that houses an excellent collection of Kannada and Sanskrit, rare manuscripts, and around 33,000 palm leaf manuscripts too.
Crawford Hall, the main building in the University of Mysore campus.
And coming to the 21st century, the campus of Infosys in Mysore, itself worth a look.
Mysore, with it's blend of past, present and future, and architecture, that is a mix of Dravidian with Victorian styles, is worth a visit for the connosieur.