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Kerala Palace & Monuments
The Mattancherry Palace
The Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is a large construction in Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala, India. It features Kerala murals depicting Hindu temple art, portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi.
It was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Kochi, Veera Kerala Varma, in 1555. It became known as the Dutch Palace in 1663, when the Dutch renovated the palace and built some extensions.
Thripunithura Hill palace
Thripunithura Hill palace, the largest archaeological museum in Kerala and the erstwhile official residence of the Kochi Royal Family, was built in 1865. Hill Palace is situated at a distance of about 12kms from Kochi on Ernakulam- Chottanikkara route. The palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style of Kerala and is surrounded by 52 acres of terraced land with ponds, fountains and lawns. A full fledged ethno archaeological museum and Kerala's first ever Heritage museum are the main attractions here.
The oldest building in the complex is a single storeyed Kerala style 'ettukettu' constructed around 1850 AD with an adjacent pond, temple and urappura. The other buildings are a combination of traditional and western architecture. The latest construction was a three storeyed western style building constructed in 1950 which used to function as the office.
Bolghatty Palace
One of the oldest existing Palace built by the Dutch in India, Bolghatty Palace is located in the scenic island popularly known as Bolgatty island in Kochi, Kerala. In 1744AD, Dutch traders built this villa and it was later extended and lush green gardens were landscaped around it. The building was then the Governor's palace for the Dutch and later in 1909 was leased to the British. It served as the home of the British Governors, the seat of the British Resident of Cochin during the British regime. In 1947, when India got her independence, the palace became the property of the state and later converted into a heritage hotel resort and is now run by the KTDC (Kerala Tourism Development Corporation).
One of the oldest existing Palace built by the Dutch in India, Bolghatty Palace is located in the scenic island popularly known as Bolgatty island in Kochi, Kerala. In 1744AD, Dutch traders built this villa and it was later extended and lush green gardens were landscaped around it. The building was then the Governor's palace for the Dutch and later in 1909 was leased to the British. It served as the home of the British Governors, the seat of the British Resident of Cochin during the British regime. In 1947, when India got her independence, the palace became the property of the state and later converted into a heritage hotel resort and is now run by the KTDC (Kerala Tourism Development Corporation).
Krishnapuram Palace
Another protected monument of the state. A former palace of Travancore kings, it was built in the 18th century at Krishnapuram in Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district.This monument is often reffered to as a miniature model of Padmanabhapuram Palace.
Another protected monument of the state. A former palace of Travancore kings, it was built in the 18th century at Krishnapuram in Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district.This monument is often reffered to as a miniature model of Padmanabhapuram Palace.
The Churches at Muttuchira
Situated on the MC Road, between Vaikom and Kaduthuruthi, Muttuchira has an interesting conglomeration of three churches of different periods built in the same compound. These churches display distinctive features of the evolution of Church architecture in Keraa, the oldest of which is a typical example of Neo-Boroque style.
Jewish Synagogue
The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. It was built in the year 1568 by the Malabar Yehudan people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin. Paradesi is a word used in several Indian languages, and its literal meaning is a "foreigner". Accordingly, the Paradesi Synagogue literally means a synagogue of foreigners. It is also referred to as the Cochin Jewish synagogue or the Mattancherry synagogue. The synagogue is in what is known as Jew Street, in Jew Town, in Old Cochin. The complex has four buildings. It was built adjacent to the Mattancherry Palace temple on the land gifted to the Malabari Yehuden community by the king of Kochi, Rama Varma. In fact, the Mattancherry Palace temple and the Mattancherry synagogue have a common wall.
The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. It was built in the year 1568 by the Malabar Yehudan people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin. Paradesi is a word used in several Indian languages, and its literal meaning is a "foreigner". Accordingly, the Paradesi Synagogue literally means a synagogue of foreigners. It is also referred to as the Cochin Jewish synagogue or the Mattancherry synagogue. The synagogue is in what is known as Jew Street, in Jew Town, in Old Cochin. The complex has four buildings. It was built adjacent to the Mattancherry Palace temple on the land gifted to the Malabari Yehuden community by the king of Kochi, Rama Varma. In fact, the Mattancherry Palace temple and the Mattancherry synagogue have a common wall.
Nedumangad Palace
This 18th century palace known as Koikkal Kottaram is situated about fourteen Kms from Thiruvananthapuram at Nedumangad.The palace today houses a folklore museum and a numismatic museum as well.
This 18th century palace known as Koikkal Kottaram is situated about fourteen Kms from Thiruvananthapuram at Nedumangad.The palace today houses a folklore museum and a numismatic museum as well.
Padamanabhapuram Palace
Padamanabhapuram Palace complex is located in a small village Padmanabhapuram, around 65 km from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, en route to Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu. The palace complex is inside an old granite fortress around four km long. The place is located at the foot of the Veli Hills, which form a part of the Western Ghats. The river Valli flows nearby.
The palace was constructed around 1601 A.D by Iravi Iravi Varma Kulasekhara Perumal who ruled Travancore between 1592 A.D. and 1609 A.D. In the late 18th century, the capital of Travancore was shifted from here to Trivandrum, and the place lost its former glory. However, the palace complex continue to be the best examples of traditional Kerala architecture, and some portions of the sprawling complex are also the hall mark of traditional Kerala / Dravidian building art. The Padamanabhapuram Palace complex consists of several structures.
Arackal Palace
The Arackal Palace is the sole Royal household of Muslims in Kerala.Arackal Palace It is located at Kannur. The Arackkal Family was known as Arackkal Beevi,who could also be invested with sovereignity if she happened to be older than the senior male member of the family. The fort built by the Portugese stands nearby.
The Arackal Palace is the sole Royal household of Muslims in Kerala.Arackal Palace It is located at Kannur. The Arackkal Family was known as Arackkal Beevi,who could also be invested with sovereignity if she happened to be older than the senior male member of the family. The fort built by the Portugese stands nearby.
Alwaye palace
The Alwaye palace is situated on the banks of the Periyar River with beautiful circular verandas overlooking the river. This old palace building is now The Alwaye Guest House, which is one of the loveliest in this State.
The Alwaye palace is situated on the banks of the Periyar River with beautiful circular verandas overlooking the river. This old palace building is now The Alwaye Guest House, which is one of the loveliest in this State.
Cheraman Juma Masjid
Cheraman Juma Masjid is a mosque in Kodungallur Cheraman Juma Masjid in the Indian state of Kerala. Built in 629 AD by Malik Ibn Dinar, it is the oldest mosque in India, and the second oldest mosque in the world to offer Jumu'ah prayers.Constructed during the lifetime of Muhammed, the bodies of some of his original followers are said to be buried here.
Cheraman Juma Masjid is a mosque in Kodungallur Cheraman Juma Masjid in the Indian state of Kerala. Built in 629 AD by Malik Ibn Dinar, it is the oldest mosque in India, and the second oldest mosque in the world to offer Jumu'ah prayers.Constructed during the lifetime of Muhammed, the bodies of some of his original followers are said to be buried here.
Bastion Bungalow
Built in the Indo-European style way back in 1667 AD, Bastion Bungalow get its name from its location on the site of the Stromberg Bastion of the old, Dutch fort. The building blends beautifully into the circular structure of the bastion, has a tiled roof and typical first floor verandah in wood, along its front portion.
Built in the Indo-European style way back in 1667 AD, Bastion Bungalow get its name from its location on the site of the Stromberg Bastion of the old, Dutch fort. The building blends beautifully into the circular structure of the bastion, has a tiled roof and typical first floor verandah in wood, along its front portion.
Bishops House
Built in 1506 as the residence of the Portuguese Governor, the Bishop's House stands on a little hillock near Parade Ground. The facade of the house is characterized by large Gothic Arches and has a circular garden path, winding upto the main entrance.
The building was acquired by Dome Jos Gomes Ferreira, the 27th Bishop of the Diocese of Cochin whose jurisdiction extended over Burma, Malaya and Ceylon in addition to India.
Koder House
Koder House, the magnificent building constructed by Samuel. S. Koder ofthe Cochin Electric Company in 1808 AD is a supreme example of transition from colonial to Indo-European architecture.
Features like Veranda Seats at the entrance, floor tiles set in a chess board pattern, red coloured brick like facade, carved wood furniture and a wooden bridge connecting to separate structure across the street are unique to this Bungalow.
Chittur Gurumadam
Chittur Gurumadam, situated in Thekkegramam near Arikkode, on the banks of the River Sokanasini (the destroyer of sorrows), Chittur Gurumadam is a memorial to Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the author of 'Adhyatma Ramayana'.
Gundert Bungalow
Located 20 kms from Kannur, at Nettur, Gundert's Bungalow is on the out skirts of Thalaserry. It is a historically significant place for all lovers of Malayalam Language. Home of Dr. Hermann Gundert (1814-1893), a scholar of the German Basel Mission, who compiled the first Malayalam English dictionary. The revered German priest and lexicographer lived in the bungalow for 20 years from 1839
Kaudiar Palace
This palace, home of the late Maharaja Sree Chitra Thirunal Bala Rama Varma and his family is off limits to the public. But the view of the grand old building from the gate is excellent, a co-operative gate keeper just might let you walk a few meters inside for a better view.
Koyikkal Palace
Koyikkal Palace, the ancient palace, located 18 km from Thiruvananthapuram on the way to Ponmudi hillstation and the Kuttalam waterfalls, dates back to the 15th century.
The palace is famous in the history of Kerala as the official residence of Perakom Thavazhi (the maternal lineage), especially of Umayamma Rani of the Venad royal family who ruled the land between 1677 AD and 1684 AD.
The two storeyed building with slanting gabled roofs is famous for 'Nalukettu', the Traditional Style of Architecture. The Department of Archaeology has set up two museums in the palace, namely, a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics Museum set up by the.
Vasco House
Believed to have been the residence of Vasco da Gama, this is one of the oldest Portuguese residences in Fort Cochin. Built in the early 16th century Vasco House sports the typical European glass paned windows and Balcony cum Verandas characteristic of the times.