BANGALORE PALACE
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BANGALORE
Bangalore Palace is
situated in the Palace Gardens, at the heart of the Bangalore city of India.
Built in the year 1887 by Wodeyar dynasty, it is adorned with magnificent
woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture on the inside. Infact, the palace is
quite similar to the medieval castles that were built in Normandy and England.
The Windsor Castle of
London left a great impression on King Chamaraja Wodeyar of Wodeyar dynasty, on
one of his trips to England. Inspired by the Tudor style architecture, he got
the Bangalore Palace built in the city.
Once surrounded by
beautiful gardens, the palace has now lost much of its original charm. However,
it still succeeds in attracting tourists. Fortified towers, Gothic windows,
battlements and turrets lend a great degree of magnificence to the Bangalore Palace
of India.
Mainly constructed of
wood, it boasts of splendid carvings and paintings. Today the palace serves as
the venue for various exhibitions, concerts and cultural programs held in the
city. The ground floor of the Bangalore Palace comprises of a massive open
square.
The square is full of
granite seats that are adorned with fluorescent blue ceramic tiles. Along with
the courtyard is a ballroom, where private parties of the King used to be held.
As we move to the first
floor, the foremost thing that comes into view is an ornate room, known as the
Durbar Hall. The King used this hall for addressing the assembly. Mounted on
the hall is a colossal elephant head, while its walls are ornamented with
exquisite paintings. One of the walls of the Durbar Hall has a set of windows
that are decorated with stained glass.
There is an abundant use
of the yellow color in the hall, with the walls as well as the sofa being of
the said color. One end of the room houses a screen, which provided a veil to
the ladies when they used to sit and watch the assembly proceedings.
There are also a number of
paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, a renowned artist in the palace. The inner walls
of the Bangalore Palace are also festooned with paintings belonging to the
mid-19th century. The other attractions of the palace include a dining table of
the Diwan of Mysore, Sir Mirza Ismail.
The interior walls of the
palace are adorned by old paintings belonging to the mid-19th century,
including some Greek and Dutch paintings.
Entry fee: Entry Fee for Indians : Rs.210 Entry Fee for
Foreigners : Rs.450
Timings : Visiting Hours - 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
The palace is situated
between Sadashivanagar and Jayamahal in the heart of Bangalore city. The city
of Bangalore can be approached from any of the metro cities by road, rail or
air. Many international flights also connect directly to the Bangalore city.
After reaching Bangalore, one can take the metro, bus, or hired cars to reach
the Bangalore Palace.
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