<P> Visakhapatnam is one of the main tourism destinations in the state of Andhra Pradesh . The city is famous for beaches, caves and the Eastern Ghats as well as wildlife sanctuaries . About 30% of the city is covered with greenery . </P> <P> Major landmarks in the city include Dolphin's Nose lighthouse, Kailasagiri, Beach Road, VUDA Park, Visakha Museum and Matsyadarsini (an aquarium). The INS Kursura Submarine Museum and Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft TU 142 aircraft museum opoosite to each other is the only of its kind in the world, conceptualizing the hunted and hunter of the wars . Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in the city has variety of wildlife species . Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red sand dunes) are situated between Visakhapatnam and Bheemunipatnam are one of the geo - heritage sites in the country . This tourist spot is now protected and preserved as a heritage site . Dr Ramanaidu Film Studio in 33 acres space off the Visakha - Bhimili beach road is one of the film shootings destination . Telugu Heritage museum on atop Kailasagiri was developed by World Telugu Federation and Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority, Vuda City Central Park . Adding one more feather to its cap, Visakhapatnam is home to India's tallest musical fountain opened in the central park . Oscillating vertically at 360 degrees, the fountain dances to the tune of digital music in different colors . </P> <P> Beaches along the coastline of the Bay of Bengal include RK Beach, Rushikonda Beach and Mangamaripeta Beach . Others are Yarada, Bheemili, Lawson's Bay, Tenneti, Sagar Nagar, Thotlakonda and Gangavaram beaches . Borra Caves are caves discovered by British geologist William King in 1807 . Tyda (an Eco tourism project), Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary under Andhra Pradesh Forest Department are wildlife conservation sites near the city . </P> <P> Poets, artists Some of the notable poets from the city include Sri Sri, Gollapudi Maruti Rao, Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry . </P>

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