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PALACES IN SOUTH INDIA TOURISM

India is home to a large number of palaces and vast empires and such royal structures can be seen in South India too. While many structures have been ruined, some still stand tall to tell the tale of India’s rich history. If you want to visit such a lavishly ornate palace in South India, here’s a list!

Bangalore Palace

The Bangalore Palace is a famous palace located in Bangalore built by Rev. Garrett, who was the first Principal of the Central High School in Bangalore, now known as Central College. It is now owned by the Mysore royal family. The Palace is mistakenly believed to be a replica of…
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Lotus Palace

Built in Indo-Islamic architecture style, the palace is a two-storey structure and has archways set in geometric regularity. It was used by the royal ladies. The structure gets its name from the lotus bud curved on its dome. The palace is also called as Chitragani Mahal and Kamal Mahal. The…
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Thirumalai Nayak Mahal

Thirumalai Nayak Palace, which is considered a wonder of South India, was constructed by Thirumalai Nayak, King of Nayaka dynasty of Madurai, in 1636 AD. This grand palace is a fusion of Islamic and Dravidian architectural styles. The palace was originally four times bigger and it had two parts. The…
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Maharaja’s Palace

The palace's interior is a kaleidoscope of stained glass, mirrors and bright colours. It contains awe-inspiring carved wooden doors and mosaic floors, as well as interesting paintings depicting life in Mysore during the Edwardian Era. There's also the Royal House of Mysore shop where tourists can buy beautiful handicraft items…
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Mattancherry Palace

Mattancherry Palace popularly known as the Dutch palace is located at Mattancherry in Kochi, Kerala. This palace was originally built-up by Portuguese as a gift to the Raja of Kochi in 1555. The palace depicts the rich architecture of the Portuguese, the Dutch and the Raja's of Kochi including the paintings…
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Mysore Palace

The Mysore Palace is the official seat and residence of the Maharajas of Mysore - the Wodeyars. Housing mesmerising gardens, courtyards, and buildings, the Mysore Palace is visited by a number of tourists for its historical significance and architectural beauty. Its architecture is a blend of Hindu, Muslim, Rajput and…
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Thanjavur Royal Palace

Located within the Vijaynagara fort, the palace was the residence of the Nayak kings of Thanjavur. Built in the 16th century, it later became the seat of the Maratha rulers in the 17th century. The palace has many attractions like the Nayak hall, Durbar hall, Serfoji’s Saraswati Mahal library and…
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