Kerala Monuments
Monuments of KeralaKerala has a rich historical and cultural legacy, which is evident from the number of monuments and other architectural marvels it has. Visiting Kerala is a unique experience in itself, as the state instills in you a sense of adoration and proud, when you have a look at the abundant natural as well as cultural wealth scattered in this state. Kerala has a diverse culture, because it was ruled by a number of foreign invaders as well as native Indian rulers. In the past, it used to be the seat of the prominent rulers of south. Home to a number of ports, the state was also the hub of trade and commerce. This fact made it all the more wanted amongst a number of foreign and native rulers. There are a number of monuments in Kerala, which tell the stories of these invasions and successions. With each succession, a monument was erected to make the succession memorable. Though the kings and generals have become history now, but the monuments in Kerala still remain standings as the memoirs of History.
Alwaye Palace
Alwaye Palace is located in Aluva, which is one of the major towns of greater Kochi city of Ernakulam district, Kerala. Alwaye is an important industrial town of Ernakulam as well as an important tourist spot in Kerala. Alwaye Palace (also known as Aluva Palace) is a glorious monument, which is a reminiscent of the splendor and heritage of the ancient past of Kerela.
Bolghatty Palace
The Bolghatty Palace is located on a tiny island, which is popularly known as Bolaghatty Island, in the beautiful city of Kochi (Kerala). The Island is located close to the mouth of the Kochi Harbor, a little away from the Kochi Marine Drive.
Cheraman Juma Masjid
Cheraman Juma Masjid is a popular mosque situated in Methala village, Kodungallur/ Kodungalloor of Kerala. The mosque is supposed to be built during 629 AD by Malik Bin Deenar.
Paradesi Synagogue
The Jewish Synagogue of Mattencherry is one of the oldest working Synagogues in the Commonwealth Nations. The Synagogue is located at a tranquil countryside in Cochin district of Kerala.
Koyikkal Palace
Koyikkal Palace in Nedumangad, situated 18 km from Thiruvananthapuram/Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, is well acclaimed for its architectural magnificence. The palace houses museums of folklore and numismatics.
Krishnapuram Palace
Located in Kayamkulam, Krishnapuram Palace is a historically important monument in Kerala. Like many other monuments of Kerala, this palace too speaks of the princely domains who ruled this divine land. Krishnapuram Palace,
Mattancherry Palace
Mattancherry Palace is located in Mattancherry, in the state of Kerala. The palace derives its name from the location. In fact, the palace was named so, because the Dutch carried out a few renovation work and extension of the structure of the Palace in the year 1663.
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Padmanabhapuram palace is located inside the Padmanabhapuram Fort whose expanse is almost four kilometers. The magnificent palace is located in Thuckalay, in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, at the foot of Velli hills which are a part of the great Western Ghats.
Poonjar Palace
Poonjar Palace, located in Kottayam district of Kerala (India), stands as a glorious evidence of the royal richness of the ancient era. The palace, primarily made of wood, is another rich example of traditional architecture of Kerala.
Sakthan Thampuran Palace
The strikingly beautiful Sakthan Thampuran Palace is located in the district of Thrissur/Trichur, Kerala. The Palace holds landmark importance in the chronicles of Perumpadappu Swaroopam, who were once the ruling dynasty of Kochi (Cochin).
Alwaye Palace
Alwaye Palace is located in Aluva, which is one of the major towns of greater Kochi city of Ernakulam district, Kerala. Alwaye is an important industrial town of Ernakulam as well as an important tourist spot in Kerala. Alwaye Palace (also known as Aluva Palace) is a glorious monument, which is a reminiscent of the splendor and heritage of the ancient past of Kerela.
Bolghatty Palace
The Bolghatty Palace is located on a tiny island, which is popularly known as Bolaghatty Island, in the beautiful city of Kochi (Kerala). The Island is located close to the mouth of the Kochi Harbor, a little away from the Kochi Marine Drive.
Cheraman Juma Masjid
Cheraman Juma Masjid is a popular mosque situated in Methala village, Kodungallur/ Kodungalloor of Kerala. The mosque is supposed to be built during 629 AD by Malik Bin Deenar.
Paradesi Synagogue
The Jewish Synagogue of Mattencherry is one of the oldest working Synagogues in the Commonwealth Nations. The Synagogue is located at a tranquil countryside in Cochin district of Kerala.
Koyikkal Palace
Koyikkal Palace in Nedumangad, situated 18 km from Thiruvananthapuram/Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, is well acclaimed for its architectural magnificence. The palace houses museums of folklore and numismatics.
Krishnapuram Palace
Located in Kayamkulam, Krishnapuram Palace is a historically important monument in Kerala. Like many other monuments of Kerala, this palace too speaks of the princely domains who ruled this divine land. Krishnapuram Palace,
Mattancherry Palace
Mattancherry Palace is located in Mattancherry, in the state of Kerala. The palace derives its name from the location. In fact, the palace was named so, because the Dutch carried out a few renovation work and extension of the structure of the Palace in the year 1663.
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Padmanabhapuram palace is located inside the Padmanabhapuram Fort whose expanse is almost four kilometers. The magnificent palace is located in Thuckalay, in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, at the foot of Velli hills which are a part of the great Western Ghats.
Poonjar Palace
Poonjar Palace, located in Kottayam district of Kerala (India), stands as a glorious evidence of the royal richness of the ancient era. The palace, primarily made of wood, is another rich example of traditional architecture of Kerala.
Sakthan Thampuran Palace
The strikingly beautiful Sakthan Thampuran Palace is located in the district of Thrissur/Trichur, Kerala. The Palace holds landmark importance in the chronicles of Perumpadappu Swaroopam, who were once the ruling dynasty of Kochi (Cochin).
