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Given here is information on Mattancherry Palace also known as Dutch Palace, of Cochin/Kochi.

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Mattancherry Palace



   

Location: 10 kilometers from Ernakulam
Main Attractions: Murals and portraits of Hindu art and craft

Mattancherry Palace CochinThe Mattancherry Palace is also known Dutch Palace of Kochi. The Portuguese built it and they gifted it to the Maharaja of Kochi, Veera Kerala Varma. It acquired the name "Dutch Palace" after the Dutch renovated it in the year 1663. Now, this palace is a gallery of exotic paintings and murals, thus signifying the rich tradition of the Hindus through art. One can find a vast collection of paintings and portraits of the Maharajas of Cochin. The Hindu temple art is beautifully depicted in the form of murals in Cochin Mattancherry palace. There is a certain medieval charm associated with the Mattancherry Palace, Kochi that lends this place its mystical charm.

The architecture of the palace is highly influenced by the Portuguese style of architecture. You will find two arches at the entrance of the palace, which lead to the palace compound. This is typical of Portuguese style of architecture. The most unique thing about this palace is that although the style of architecture is Portugal, the construction pattern is traditional Kerala style. The palace has two stories, which is built around a central courtyard. This style is known as "nalukettu". The palace has round-headed windows and doors and the typical sloping tiled roof, thus giving it a European look.

The palace looks beautiful from inside. The interiors are beautifully made up and one can find huge paintings and murals on the walls inside the palace. There are two temples inside the palace, which are dedicated to Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. The palace has exhibits of royal headdresses, weapons, furniture, royal robes, palanquins and other lifestyle materials used by the royal family. The paintings depict scenes from the epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata and the sacred Puranas. These paintings are very old and most of them date back to the 16th Century. The paintings are massive and spread over a total area of almost 1000 sq. ft. The palace has exquisite flooring that looks like polished black granite but is actually made of a mixture of charcoal, burnt coconut shells, lime, plant juices and egg whites!

How to Reach

Air
The nearest airport is Cochin airport, which is around 20 kilometers away from here.

Rail
The nearest railway station would be Ernakulam Junction, which is located at a distance of 10 kilometers from this place.

Roads
Ernakulam, Cochin is well connected by roads to all nearby towns and cities.

 





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