Monuments of Bihar are the most popular tourist destinations for both the national and international tourists. These monuments are dotted all over the state. Cities like Patna, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Vaishali and Sasaram house some of the most visited monuments of Bihar. These ancient buildings represent the culture, power and education of the bygone eras. These can be classified as historical monuments and religious monuments.

Bihar is the only state with the history of 3000 years and is considered as the oldest dwelling places in the world. The presence of numerous ancient monuments represents the rich culture and heritage of the state. Monuments in Bihar can be further classified o the basis of religion- Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Islam. Numerous religious monuments, easily located in this state, remind one of the old proverb, "Unity in Diversity." In ancient times, this state was known as Magadha Nestled on the bank of the sacred river Ganga the cities of Bihar, like Gaya, Patna, Deoghar and others, house several religious monuments. These are reminiscent of the rich culture and heritage of the ancient and medieval period. Later in the 12th century innumerable Islamic monuments were also constructed in Bihar due to the invasion of Muslim rulers. The Tomb of Sher Shah Suri is the greatest example of the Islamic monument of Bihar. This province consists of several Sikh monuments as well and is considered as a sacred place for thousands of Sikh communities of India.

Beautiful heap of ruins of ancient monuments still exist in Bihar. Forts, caves and tombs are a regular feature of the Bihar topography. Such historical monuments bring alive the memories of the years long lost. Truly termed as the seat of ancient culture and knowledge, this East Indian state stands out as one of the most popular tourist destinations. Needless to say, the monuments of Bihar have a major role to play in this context.