The name of Mysore is associated and famous with the two great personalities - Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. The city of Mysore is regarded as the "Cultural Capital of Karnataka" and is the second biggest city of Karnataka also known as the "Garden City" and "City of Palaces". The tourism of Mysore is popular since the ancient time because of its picturesque location hemmed in by mountain range extending from north to south that mesmerized the foreigners especially French who joined hands with Tipu Sultan and made significant contributions in the field of art and culture. However, the Mysore Palace, St. Philomena's Church, Shri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Mysore Zoo, Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hill, Srirangpattnam etc. are the major components of Mysore tourism.