Hassan was home to one of the most successful dynasties of Southern India, Hoysala Empire. Formerly known as Haasanamba, the command centre of Hoysala Empire and many other regimes has a mark of history spread across its walls throughout the city. People from all over the world come to visit Hassan and visit its top places like Gorur Dam, Shettihalli Church, Bisle Reserve Forest and Bisle Ghat, Veeranarayana Temple, Hulikere Pond, Belur, Shravanabelagola, Manjarabad Fort, Shettyhalli, Halebid and Koravangala. Plan a tour of Hassan on your trip to Karnataka.