The Bangalore Palace - Colonial Art Amidst An Indian Backdrop Posted By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
In the heart of the Garden City of Bangalore stands a palace that is sure to mesmerize anyone who sets eyes on it. It is seated amidst a merge of cultures where the urban Indian scenery surrounding the Tudor architecture of the palace is definitely intriguing enough to explore.
The palace was built in the year 1887 by the Maharaja of Mysore, Chamaraja Wodeyar. A monument inspired by the grand Windsor Castle, this depicts a subtle aura of the English era Chamaraja Woedeyar was keen on emulating.
Spread over a gastronomical expanse of 430 acres where the built up area itself makes up about 45000 feet, this palace, mainly constructed of wood stands as a glorious pride of the city and boasts an array of fortified towers, Gothic Windows, arche ...bangalore hotels, bangalore luxury hotels
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