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The Mattancherry Palace is a palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. [2]
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Mattancherry Palace is a 16th century Portuguese-Dutch colonial-Kerala style palace in Kochi, India. It has murals, portraits and exhibits of Hindu temple art, portraits and artefacts of the royal family of Kochi. It also has a temple of goddess Bhagavati in the courtyard and a museum with ancient Kerala murals.
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Jan 1, 2007 · Mattancherry Palace, also known as Dutch Palace, is a double storied palace built by the Portuguese in 1545 C.E. for King Veera Kerala Verma of Kochi dynasty. It has a large central courtyard, long and spacious halls, murals depicting Indian epics and Hindu deities, and a collection of royal portraits and weapons.
Mattancherry Palace is a two-floored building with a courtyard and a temple in the centre. It was built by the Portuguese in 1555 as a gift to the Cochin Kingdom and later renovated by the Dutch and the British. The palace has murals of Hindu and Christian art on its walls and roof, depicting the stories of Ramayana, Krishna and Shiva.
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- Mattancherry, Kochi, 682002, Kerala
Kerala. Mattancherry Palace: A Jewel of Kochi’s Heritage. In the heart of Kochi, Kerala, India, lies a historical gem that narrates tales of the past with its intricate architecture and rich heritage – the Mattancherry Palace. “also known as the Dutch Palace”
Mattancherry Palace is a historic monument and museum in Kochi, built by the Portuguese and renovated by the Dutch. It showcases Kerala's style of architecture, Hindu temple murals, and royal artifacts.
The Mattancherry Palace is a palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
