Government Art Museum
Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - the King of Travancore, built this magnificent palace. He was a great poet, musician, social reformer and statesman.
The palace, built in thetraditional Travancore style of architecture depicts excellent craftsmanship and possesses exquisite wood carvings.
The palace looks attractive due to its single stone carved pillars and beautifully designed roofs.On the southern portion of the palace there is a beautiful monument of 122 horses which is in position of ready to jump towards the south. Thus the palace got the name Kuthiramalika.
Swords, guns etc. of olden ages are also exhibited here. 'Dantasimhasana' is the most prominent sight in this palace. The palace museum has on display, enchanting paintings and other priceless collections of the royal family.
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