Padmanabhapuram Palace
Padmanabhapuram Palace complex is located in at Padmanabhapuram Fort, close to the town of Thuckalay in Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu. The palace complex is inside an old granite fortress around four kilometers long. The palace is located at the foot of the Veli Hills, which form a part of the Western Ghats. The river Valli flows nearby. The palace is administered by the Government of Kerala archeology department.
The palace was constructed around 1601 AD by Iravipillai Iravivarma Kulasekhara Perumal who ruled Travancore between 1592 AD and 1609 AD. In the late 18th century, the capital of Travancore was shifted from here to Thiruvananthapuram, and the place lost its former glory. However, the palace complex continues to be one of the best examples of traditional Kerala architecture, and some portions of the sprawling complex are also the hallmark of traditional Kerala style architecture.
Kannimoola-TheSouthwest corner of a traditional building or temple is very special. It is known as Kannimoola and this is the place, which provides protection to this palace.
The palace is known for it antiques, including the armoury of the royal family.
The woodwork in this palace is intricate. This Palace is maintained by the Govt.of Kerala Tourism Board.
King's bed made of 18 ayurvedic herbs and wood
The traditional home of the Travancore royal family of Kerala.
