6 Palaces to Explore in Kerala

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Kerala

Kerala, known by the tagline “God’s Own Country” is a coastal state in the south western region of India. The state is bordered by a number of beaches in the west, covered by hills of Western Ghats on the east, and filled with backwaters. #GodsOwnCountry

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Palaces to Explore in Kerala

Arakkal Kettu Museum

Arakkal Museum (also known as Arakkal Kettu/ Arakkal Palace) was the residence of the former Arakkal Ali Rajas, the only Muslim royal family of Kerala. The museum is located in Ayikkara Mapila Bay, about three kilometres from Kannur Town of Kerala State in Southern India. The museum now displays numerous artefacts and ornaments belonging to the Rajas and it is protected by Archeological and Tourism Departments.

Hill Palace Museum

The largest museum in Kerala and the former residence of the Cochin King.

Krishnapuram Palace

18th century palace standing as a prime example of traditional Kerala Architecture.

Kuthiramalika Palace

The former residence of Travancore King Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma. Known for its architecture and its museum storing unique exhibits

Mattancherry Palace

The palace built by the Portuguese, renovated by the Dutch and now housing an archeological museum

Sakthan Thampuran Palace

The home and resting place of Shakthan Thampuran, the King of Cochin Dynasty

Map of Palaces to explore in Kerala