Aihole is acclaimed as the "Cradle of HinduTemple Architecture". Aihole has over a hundred temples scattered around the village.

The most impressive one is the Durga Temple with its semi-circular apse, elevated plinthand the gallery encircling the sanctum.

The oldest temple here is the Lad Khan temple dating back to the 5th Century. The Hutchimalli Temple out in the village -has a sculpture of Vishnu sitting atop a large cobra.

The Revalphadi Cave - dedicated to Shiva - is remarkable for its delicate details.
There are hundreds of temples strewn in the villages nearby.