Vijayawada or the "City of Victory" if literally translated gets its name from the legend, which says it was here on the Indrakiladri Hill, that Arjuna, the Pandava Prince, won the blessings of Lord Shiva for his
penance. During the British rule the city experienced significant growth.
Prakasam Barrage : Completed in 1957, the Prakasam Barrage is an impressive 1223.5m long, modern regulator and road bridge that stretches across the river Krishna. Its panoramic lake and the three
canals that run through the city give Vijayawada a Venetian appearance.
Victoria Jubilee Regional Museum : Prakasam BarrageThe Museum of the Archaeological Department situated on Bandar Road contains beautiful sculptures and attractive paintings worth seeing. 'Buddha'
Alluru inscriptions of first and second centuries, and Mahishasura Mardhani are some of the important exhibits.
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