In the traditional Travancore style has exquisite wood carvings and displays priceless paintings and other articles.
Kuthiramalika palace the palace was designed and built by Maharajah Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma, the poet king , musician, social reformer and statesmen. this rare specimen of workmanship .
Situated in Thiruvananthapuram( located near Padmanabha Swamy temple)
open 10.00am to 5.00pm.
closed on monday.
Padmanabhapuram palace the seat of the erstwhile rulers of Travancore, this is a well preserved wooden palace, a glorious testimony to the traditional kerala school of architecture the extraordinary murals, exquisite floral carvings and the black glossy granite floor have withstood the test of time.
Situated at Thuckalai( on the way to Kanyakumari)
63km from Thiruvananthapuram.
takes 2 and half hrs, closed on Mondays.
open 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Krishnapuram palace the palace museum is known for its collection of antique sculptures, paintings and bronzes. the 18th century mural Gajendramoksham is the largest mural in kerala.
Situated in Alappuzha districts.
Around 159km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Open 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Closed on Monday.
Bolgatty palace built by the Dutch in 1744, this palace is today a hotel run by the kerala tourism development corporation.
Situated in Alappuzha districts.
Around 171km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Open 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Closed on Monday.
Mattanchery palace built in 1557, the palace has on display murals depicting scenes from the Indian epics and legends, Dutch maps, period furniture and royal collections.
Situated in Alappuzha districts.
Around 165km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Open 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Closed on Monday.
