Bengaluru Palace
Bengaluru Palace is a 19th-century royal palace located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It was commissioned by the Maharaja of Mysore, and was completed in 1874. The palace is open for public viewing, and in the recent years, the palace grounds have been to host various events and fairs, and is home to an amusement park.
Bengaluru Palace
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Key facts
• Name — Bengaluru Palace • Location Town — Bengaluru • Location Country — India • Construction Start Date — 1873 • Completion Date — 1878 • Architectural Style — Tudor Revival architecture • Website — Official website
History
History
The palace was commissioned for the Chamarajendra Wadiyar X, the Maharaja of Mysore, in 1873. It was built on a acre plot of land, owned by John Garrett, a linguist, and principal of the Central High School. It was completed in 1878 at a cost of.
Architecture and design
Architecture and design
The palace is located about north of the city centre. It has a built up area of. Its design is based on the Windsor Castle in England, and built in Tudor Revival architecture. It consists of large fortified towers, and turreted parapets. Parts of the exterior walls are covered by plants. The palace has 34 rooms and a swimming pool. The interiors feature intricate wood work, motifs, and various art pieces.
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Usage
The palace complex is open to visitors. The open courtyard and grounds are used for various events such as concerts, exhibitions, weddings, and cultural programs. There is an amusement park inside the palace grounds. Various movies have been shot in the palace complex.
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• Illustration — In 1890 • Illustration — Aerial view • Illustration — Interior • Illustration — Interior • Illustration — Interior • Illustration — Interior • Illustration — Interior • Illustration — Interior
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