spiritual
Viswa Nagar
Located to the South-West of the City near Chowdavaram 10 miles, easily accessible using the GNT-Chennai Express way NH5. This is the place of Sri Viswayogi Viswamji and the Universal Integration Pillar. It is an envisioned symbol of oneness of humanity. Also located here is the VIMS/Viswayogi Institute of Medical Sciences Mother and Child Care Hospital.A few of the famous temples and other shrines
- Temple of Chaturmukha Brahma Lingeswaralayam located 8 miles to the center city of Guntur. It is one of rare temples of India built for Lord Brahma.
- Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple at Ponnuru which has large idols and Kothapet.
- Sri Bhavanarayanaswamy temples at Bapatlabuilt at the time of Shri Krishna Deva Raya and Ponnuru.
- Temple at Ramalingeswara Agraharam. It has old inscriptions dating to 1000 years ago.
- Kakani Malleswara Swamy temple at Pedda Kakani built during the era of Krishnadevaraya.
- Hinkar Tirtha Jain Temple, Mangalagiri, VaikuntaPuramTenali.
- Sri Kali Gardens at Namburu.
- Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple Anantavaram 32Kms from Guntur and 10kms from Amaravathi.
Churches- St. Matthew's West Parish, Near Grand Trunk Road- St. Matthew's East Parish, Near Old Bus Stand- St. Matthew's North Parish, Brodipet- Telugu Baptist Church, Nagarampalem- St. Joseph's Church, Opposite A.C.College- Church of South India, Opposite A.C.College- Laymen's Evangelical Fellowship,Opp to ILTD, Grand Trunk Road. Peter Paul Mobile: 9394111519
Mosques- Masjid - e - Markaz, Near Pottur-pet, Old city- Masjid - e - Barah Imam, Near Brahma Nanda Reddy Stadium, Old City- Masjid - e - Firdouse, Alinagar, Old city- Masjid - e - Azad Nagar, Old City- Masjid - e - Madeena, Small Market, Old City- Masjid - e - AL Aksa, New City- Masjid - e - BIG Mosque, Constructed by Aurangazeb, Old City- Masjid - e - EK Minar, Big Market, Guntur
downtown and other
Downtown and city centres
Guntur City has its own nice/modest downtown, midtown/city centers and uptown/residential areas. To name a few, 1. Center of Brodipet and ArundelPet, 2. Jinnah Tower Center, 3. Naaz Center, 4. Inner and Outer Ringroads, 5. Old Guntur, 6. Brindavan Gardens: A name which is identified with one of the famous residential areas, 7. Manasa Sarovar: This is like the Central Park for Guntur City. Located on the Eastern part of the city, it is one of the man made parks located in Guntur. Managed by the GMC and UDA together.Krishna Barrage
Krishna Barrage also known as Prakasam Barrage is on the northeastern part, located around 18 miles from the Guntur City on the Krishna River connecting Guntur and Krishna Districts. On the other side of the River Krishna is Bezwada which is like a twin city to Guntur. Together the two/twin cities provide major medical, educational facilities in the state. This region is also a major transportation hub in the country. There is a future plan to make 'Greater Guntur' and twin cities comprising this area.