ABOUT VIJAYAWADA

Once known as the political as well as publishing capital of Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada is a vital rail and road link between the North and the South and is now known as 'the city that never sleeps.

A major business centre, it is the hub of commercial activity in the coastal area. The Prakasam Barrage, the Kanakadurga Temple, the St. Mary's Church and the Moghalrajapuram Caves are some of the attractions in the city. The number of canals criss-crossing the city gives it a Venetian look.
The city has heavy industries like the Thermal Power Station, Milk Products Factory, Jawahar Auto Nagar, Sugar Factory and Cement Manufacturing Units. The newly constructed Bus Station Complex is the biggest in Asia.