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KAVADIYAR PALACE : It is the home of late Maharaja
Sree Chithra Thirunal Bala Rama Varma and his family.
Though the palace is closed for audience, a glimpse of
the magnificent building can be had from outside. |
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KANAKAKUNNU PALACE : This palace in Trivandrum
is the host of a number of cultural and other programmes
held in its well laid out grounds. |
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ARRACKAL KOTTARAM : It is the residence of Arrackal
Ali Rajas, the only Muslims royal family in the state.
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BOLGHATTY PALACE : This palace situated on the
Bolghatty Island, located in the Kochi Bay was built by
the Dutch in 1744 and later served as the seat of the
British Resident. The palace has been converted to a heritage
hotel run by KTDC.
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DUTCH PALACE : This palace is located in Mattanchery
and was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja
of Kochi, Veera Kerala Varma in 1555.Many of the royal
artifacts kept for display are worth seeing.
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KRISHNAPURAM PALACE : The magnificent palace is
situated 47 km from Alappuzha on the way to Kollam. The
palace is a masterpiece of Kerala architecture. The museum
inside the palace, displays antique sculptures and paintings. |
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CHACHA NEHRU CHILDREN'S MUSEUM : This museum situated
at Trivandrum has a rich collection of over 2000 dolls,
stamps, masks and paintings etc. |
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM & PRIYADARSHINI PLANETARIUM
: Established to give a complete insight into the achievements
of India in the fields of Science & Technology, this
museum is indeed a great learning experience. |
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GOVERNMENT ART MUSEUM : Located on a large lush
ground sprawling over an area of 80 acres in the heart
of the city, it has places of interest like the Sri Chitra
Art Gallery and Zoological Park. It exhibits a fine collection
of bronzes, ornaments, costumes, masks, ivory carvings
and musical instruments. |
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KUTHIRAMALIKA (PUTHEN MALIKA) PALACE MUSEUM : Housed
in a majestic palace located near the Padmanabha Swami
temple, it was built by Maharaja Swathy Thirunal Balarama
Varma. The museum provides a rare insight into the lives
of the royal family of the state of Travancore. It exhibited
rare and priceless collections. |
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PAZHASSI RAJA MUSEUM : It is situated at East hill
5km from Kozhikode. This museum houses copies of ancient
mural paintings, antique bronzes, old coins, models of
temples, megalithic monuments like dominion cysts, umbrella
stones etc. |
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ART GALLERY AND KRISHNA MENON MUSEUM : It is situated
adjacent to the Pazhassi Raja museum, the art gallery
houses paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and Raja Raja Varma
among other collections. |
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THE HILL PALACE MUSEUM, TRIPUNITHARA : The museum
is housed in the palace of the former royal family of
Kochi and lies about 10kms from Kochi. The palace complex
was built in 1865. The museum exhibits the riches and
fortunes of the former royal family of Kochi. King's throne
and the crown are some of the most interesting objects
displayed here. other items includes majestic beds, paintings,
carvings, and samples of epigraphy.
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MUSEUM OF KERALA HISTORY AND ITS MAKERS : It is
located in Edapally, about 10 km from Ernakulam, on the
Ernakulam-Aluva route. It has a fine representation of
the rich historical legacy of Kerala. An impressive image
of the mythological sage Parasuram is present outside
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PARIKSHITH THAMPURAN MUSUEM : It is located in
the Durbar Hall of the palace in Ernakulam near the famous
Siva temple. It exhibits a rich collection of 19th century
oil paintings, old coins, sculptures and Mughal paintings
and megalithic relics of Kerala.
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PALAKKAD FORT : This majestic granite fort situated
in the heart of Palakkad was built by Hyder Ali of My
sore in 1766. It is one of the best preserved forts of
the state. |
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BEKKAL FORT : It is believed to have been built
by Shivappa Naik of the Ikkeri dynasty in 1650. The observation
towers of the fort afford breath taking views of the scenic
surrounding and beautiful Bekal beach. |
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CHANDRAGIRI FORT : This small 17th century fort
is 10km north of Bekal. The square shaped fort is set
amidst the Lakshadweep sea and Chandragiri river and is
an excellent sun-set point. |
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KASARGODE FORT : This spreads around an area of
5 acres. It is believed to have been built by Shivappa
Naik in 17th century. |
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KANHANGAD : The Hosdrug fort is the major attractions
of the town. Karpooreswara Temple and many public offices
are located within the premises of the fort.
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THALASSERY FORT : The magnificent fort located
on the Thalassery beach was built by the British in 1708.
The grand gateway and the lighthouse are the major attractions
with in the premises of the fort. |
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ST. ANGELO'S FORT : The triangular fort built in
literate is a standing sentinel to the history of the
region. The fort faces the Arabian Sea and affords a splendid
view of the palm fringed beach and Mappila Bay.
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FORT IMMANUEL : This fort was built in 1503 as
a result of the alliance between the Maharajah of Kochi
and the Monarch of Portugal. Today the relics of this
magnificent structure can be seen along the Fort Cochin
beach. |
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