Padmanabhapuram Palace, located 60 km south-east of Thiruvananthapuram at Thuckalay, Tamilnadu, is a Travancore era palace built during 16th century CE.
The palace is located at the foot of Veli Hills with the river Valli flowing nearby. The palace was active for ~ 250 years up to 1795 CE, when the capital of Travancore was shifted from here to Thiruvananthapuram.
The palace complex is an example of traditional Kerala architecture with delicate, beautiful wood work, and mural adored walls of 17th and 18th century. The prominent buildings consist of King’s Council chamber, Mother’s Palace, Natakasala (Performance hall), 4-storeyed King’s mansion, and Thekee Kottaram (Southern Palace).
This adorable palace, a standing testimony to our architectural heritage, is under the care of Kerala Govt Archaeological Department.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/CLPkbWuyvj8tobNm8
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