Warangal was awarded the best Heritage City  by the Union tourism ministry on Thursday. Though an official announcement is awaited, sources in the ministry confirmed the news. “Nomination was sent for best heritage city award about two months ago. Officials in Delhi have informed us about our selection. Official announcement would be made soon,” said a senior official at the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) in Hyderabad.

Warangal-Hanamkonda- Kazipet tri-junction city is the fifth largest city in the state, located 157 km from the state capital and about 870 ft above mid sea level. The city is well connected by bus and train network. Warangal Fort is positioned just around 12 km from Hanamkonda which was ruled for more than 200 years by the Kakatiya rulers in the 12th century.

Bhadrakali temple, Padmakshamma temple and thousand-pillar temple are the other attractions of this historical city.

Moreover it is an important cultural centre in the Telangana region.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / Home> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service – Warangal / March 01st, 2013