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Bangalore
Palace, inspired by the Windsor Castle, was built in 1887 AD by Chamaraja
Wodeyar in Tudor-style.
Standing in the heart of the city, the palace was earlier surrounded by
beautiful gardens in the midst of a vast open area, which has reduced
considerably today.
This unique edifice gives the impression of a piece of England's
architecture in Bangalore.
Largely constructed of wood, the Bangalore Palace is famous for its
carving and paintings.
The structure has fortified towers and its interiors boast of elegant
woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture, complete with Gothic windows,
battlements and turrets.
An exquisite door panel at the entrance leads to grand settings inside.
The interiors have breathtaking floral motifs, cornices, mouldings and
relief paintings on its ceiling.
It is said that the construction cost of this exquisite palace was just
over Rs 1 lakh. The huge 45,000 sq. feet mansion on which the palace
stands was originally owned by Reverend Garret.
The palace ground, located between Jayamahal and Sadashivanagar areas,
has now become the venue for various exhibitions, concerts and cultural
programmes.