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Kuthiramalika
Palace
Museum,
a
classic
specimen
of Kerala
Architectureis
situated
in
'Kuthiramalika'.
The
palace,
with
its
excellent
carvings
and
amazing
architectural
designs,
is
by
itself
a
slice
of
heritage.
The
museum
has
a
wide
range
of
exhibits
representing
the
erstwhile
state
of
Travancore.
The
Kuthiramalika
Palace
was
built
by
His
Highness
the
Maharaja
Swathi
Thirunal
Balarama
Varma
of
Travancore.
The
Palace
museum
adorned
with
paintings
and
amusing
collections
of
the
erstwhile
royal
family.
It
is
an
example
of
Travancore
style
of
architecture.
The
palace
with
its
white
washed
walls,
granite
and
marble
cables
supporting
the
wooden
gables
and
the
slatted
windows
beneath
the
red-tiled
windows
reflects
the
typical
KeralaArchitectural
Style.
Each
of
the
16
rooms
of
the
palace
has
different
ceilings
carved
in
sandalwood.
It
is
said
that
it
took
5,000
workers
and
four
years
to
complete
the
construction
work
of
the
palace.
Artifacts
On
Display
The
Museum
displays
the
paintings
and
various
priceless
collections
of
the
royal
family.
The Paintings and
other
curios
offer
a
rare
glimpse
into
the
private
lives
of
the
members
of
the
royal
family.
The
first
room
of
the
palace
houses
14
life-size
figures
depicting
various
scenes
from
the
Kerala
legends
and Kathakali.
Magnificent
ivory
cots,
thrones
of
kings,
a
musical
tree
that
produces
the
eight
'swaras'
when
tapped,
etc
are
a
few
of
the
attractions
of
the
museum.
Timings
The
Palace
and
Museum
is
open
to
visitors
on
all
days
except
Monday
from
8.30
a.m.
to
12.30
p.m.
and
from
3
to
5.30
p.m.
Entry
fee
is
Rs.
10
per
head.
Photography
is
not
permitted
within
the
building.
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