Thursday, January 7, 2010

Hill palace museum – a majestic beauty

Situated in the land of temples hill palace is keralas first heritage centre and is also the largest archaeological museum. This magnificent palace was built during the year 1865 which was the official residence of Cochin royal family. The palace is built in a traditionally compromising style incorporated with imported décor from around the world. At distance of about 12 kilometer from Cochin this royal palace lies between the ernakulam – chottanikkara route. Surrounded with lush greenery and peaceful environment it has become one of the favorite place to spend weekends and day-out.

Hill palace is a treasury to archeologists, artists and tourists in search to quench the thirst for knowledge. Great paintings, art works, astounding mural works, ancient scripts, manuscripts, and rock carvings are included among 14 categories of exhibits of the museum. It has a golden crown set with precious stones and gems. Many more collection such as valuable ornaments and accessories, silver ware, royal chariots, royal furniture used by the rulers and the royal throne also form a part of the museum.

Around 49 building constructed aesthetically in its traditional form is spread across 54 acres. The entire palace complex consists of an Archaeological museum, a Heritage museum, a Children’s park, a Pre-Historic park and a Deer park. Adjacent ponds constructed in Kerala style add on to the beauty of this majestic Palace. Portraits of great rulers are displayed on the walls of the palace. Great paintings by Raja Ravi Varma are a main source of attraction. Picturesque surroundings showcasing variety of flora, fountains and exotic tropical trees in the premises of the palace enable visitors to sit back and relax.

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