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Kuthiramalika Palace Museum
Location: Adjacent to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple at East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram.
Visiting hours: Open 8.30 - 12.30 hrs. and 15.30 - 17.30 hrs.Closed on
Mondays.
The palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - the King
of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman.
This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style of architecture
also has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings and
various priceless collections of the royal family and is located near the
Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Ph: 2473952 Entrance fee: Adults: Rs. 10 Children:
Rs. 3 Foreigners: Rs. 20 Camera permit: Rs. 15.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station : Thiruvananthapuram central,about 1 km.
Nearest airport : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport,about 6 km.
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