The monument also features what is called The Whispering Gallery. Designed for interesting communication between the Sultan and his wife, the gallery makes the softest of the sounds hearable from one end to the other. The central chamber, one of the biggest in the world, is known for producing multiple echoes of a sound. Jama Masjid, the Friday Mosque, is another site of interest in the city. Though incomplete in design, the mosque has attractive features like semi - circular dome and beautifully painted mihrab that features Quran written in gold.

Ibrahim Rauza is the tomb of Ibrahim Adil Shah II. A beautiful complex with splendid architecture, it is righteously called the Taj Mahal of the South. The complex contains twin buildings of a tomb and a mosque with decorative features like ornamental minarets, decorated teak wood doors and wonderfully crafted arches. A fountain and a pond add to the beauty and serenity of the place.

Among other interesting highlights of the city is Malik - e - Maidan, the grand cannon placed on the Lion Gate of the fort. An amazing fact about the cannon is that it remains cool even under the shinning summer sun. Asar Mahal, where hairs from Prophet Mohammad’s beard were housed, is known for its frescos and landscape paintings. The ruins of Gagan Mahal feature a facade with three huge arches.

Mehtar Mahal in the city is one of the well - preserved structures. Built in the early 17th century, the palace flaunts Indo - Saracen architectural style with many beautiful features like bird and swan carvings and stone trellis. Saat Kabar is a heritage site where Afzal Khan, a notorious army chief in Adil Shah Dynasty, killed and buried his 63 wives to prevent them from remarrying after his death.

Among other popular attractions of Bijapur include the 26 m high statue of Lord Shiva; Sangeeth Mahal, Chand Bawdi and the Archaeological Museum. The city offers a great opportunity to explore the rich Islamic heritage.