Monday, February 14, 2011

Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum

Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum

Open: 0830 - 1230 hrs & 1530 - 1730 hrs. Closed on Mondays
The palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - the King of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman. http://www.ourkeralatrip.com/images/Kuthiramalika%20Palace%20Museum.gifThis rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture also has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family and is located near the Padmanabha Swamy Temple.

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