Sakthan
Thamupuran Palace
The
Thrissur Sakthan Thampuran Palace is an important land mark in the Town and
also has much historical significance.
This is a major tourist attraction and all history lovers will
definitely want to go through this magnificent piece of historical
significance. This is the one of the
cultural and architectural important palace of the erstwhile Maharaja of Cochin
has been converted into a heritage museum.
The
great ruler Raja Rama Varma built Thrissur Shakthan Thampuran Palace. This
place is a blend of traditional Kerala and Dutch architectural style. The
palace has maily two stories and a traditional Kerala Naalukettu. The palace is
marked by high roofs, thick walls, large rooms and Italian marble floorings.
The
construction and interiors are done so tastefully and comfortably that it
remains cozy irrespective of weather conditions. There is a snake temple inside
the complex. This museum has the largest collection of excavated megalithic
material in Kerala.
We
can also find very good ancient Coins; the galleries depict the treasury, royal
bedroom, the royal kitchen utensils, displays of bronzes, weapons and
stamps. A botanical garden situated near
the Sakthan Thampuran Palace. There is also medicinal plants garden with an
indigenous and exotic collection of plants.
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