Showing posts with label Maharajas of Kochi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maharajas of Kochi. Show all posts

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Sakthan Thampuran Palace

Sakthan Thampuran Palace in Thrissur once belonged to the Perumpadappu Swaroopam, the ruling dynasty of Kochi. The Sakthan Thampuran palaceThe Trichur Sakthan Thampuran Palace located in Kerala is an important landmark in the town and also has much historical significance. It is a major tourist attraction and all history lovers will definitely want to go through this magnificent piece of historical significance.Situated close to the famous Vadakkumnatha Temple in Thrissur, the Shakthan Thampuran Palace formerly known as Vadakkechira Kovilakam was renovated by Shakthan Thampuran in its present form. The exceptional architecture of the palace attracts tourists from far off places.The Sakthan Thampuran Palace at Thrissur houses many museums of great historical importance.Shaktharan Thampuran Palace is now conserved by Archaeological Department.

Chendamangalam Fort

The Chendamangalam Fort is located in a small town in Ernakulam district of Cochin. Maharajas of KochiChendamangalam Fort of Kochi is situated at about 42 kilometers from Ernakulam. This land was once the abode of the Paliath Achans, the prime ministers of the Maharajas of Kochi. Their residence, the Paliam Palace represents the architectural splendour of Kerala. The Chendamangalam Fort houses a huge variety of antiquities that bear historical significance. It has three rivers, seven inlets, hillocks and large expanses of green plain. In Chendamangalam fort, we can see a church, a mosque, and a temple.