This Palace was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Cochin in 1555 A.D. Though built by the Portuguese ,...
This Palace was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Cochin in 1555 A.D. Though built by the Portuguese , it is popularly known as the 'Dutch Palace' as the Dutch renovated it during their short reign here. The palace is well known for the mural paintings that adorn its walls. These paintings represent scenes from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharatha. These paintings cover nearly 300 sq. feet of wall surface. In the central courtyard of the Palace is the temple dedicated to Panhayannur Bhagavathi. In the Coronation hall ,there is a display of dresses and palanquins used by the rulers of Cochin. The Palace remains open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all days except on Fridays and National holidays.
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