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Jewish Synagogue,Mattancherry |
 Built
in A D 1568. Great scrolls of the Old Testament (Bible) and copper plates in
which the grants of privilege to Jews from Cochin rulers were carved are
preserved here.
Chinese hand-painted tiles are another attraction.
Location : Mattancheri |
Kanakakkunnu Palace |
 Situated
on a hillock in the museum compound in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city.
This imposing, fine-looking mansion of the Travancore Rajas is a stunning
piece of architectural excellence of yore.
Location : Thiruvananthapuram |
Karumadikuttan
|
 A
10th century, black granite statute of Budha, founder of Buddhism. The
statue is known as Karumadikkuttan is situated 3 km east of Ambalapuzha,
Alappuzha. Legends are woven around this idol.
Location : Ambalapuzha enroute NH 47 between Kollam and Alappuzha.
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Kaviyoor Stone temple |
A temple
of historical and archeological significance, Kaviyoor is on the banks of
River Manimala. The stone figuress here are considered to be the earliest
specimen of stone culture.
Location : Kaviyoor in Mallappally taluk, Pathanamthitta district.
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Koyikkal Palace |
 A
15th century palace. Situated between Ponmudi hill station and Kuttalam
waterfalls. The manor was the official residence o Umayamma Rani of the
Venad royal family. In the double-storeyed Nalukettu (Traditional house)
Kerala Archeology Department has set up two museums of folklore and
numismatics.
Location: 18 km away from Thiruvananthapuram |
Krishnapuram Palace,
Alappuzha
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 A
double storied structure which displays typical characteristics of Kerala's
architecture-gabled roofs, dormer windows and narrow corridors.
The 'Ganjendra Moksham' Mural, one of the largest mural paintings in Kerala,
is a major attraction in the palace.. A museum with antique sculptures,
paintings and bronzes is housed inside the building.
Location: Kayamkulam. 47 km from Alappuzha. |
Kuthiramalika
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This
palace was built by Tamil sculptures from Thanchavore. Pillars carved on
single stone and exquisitely designed roofs enhances the beauty of the
palace. A striking monument of 122 horses is attached to the palace. Hence
derived the name Kuthiramalika ( kuthira means horse).
Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Eastfort |
Pazhassi Raja's
tomb,Mananthavady
|
 Pazhassi Kerala
Varma Raja had a heroic death after fighting to the finish against British
supremacy in the thick forests of Wayanad. he died on November 30,1805. His
tomb at the Mananthavady, Wayanad had been a source of inspiration for many
to fight the colonial forces. Archeology Department had taken over the
Pazhassi tomb at Mananthavady town.
Location: Mananthavady, 30 km from Kalpetta, Wayanad district head
quarters. |
Mattancherry Palace |
Also
known as Dutch Palace. Built by Portuguese and handed over to Cochin Raja in
1555 AD and the was renamed as Mattancheri Palace in 1663, when the Dutch
spruced up the palace. However, neither did Portuguese nor Dutch stay in the
palace.
The centre of the building has a Coronation Hall where Cochin Rajas
investitures were held. Today, it is a portrait gallery of the Rajas. Rooms
adjacent display 17th century murals depicting scenes from the epic, the
Ramayana.
Location: Eranakulam. |
Napier Museum
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 Gem
of architectural exuberance, perfectly blending Chinese and Mughal styles
with Kerala's traditional structural design. The ethereal beauty to the
structure was added with the magical brush up of Chisholm, a 19th century
architect.
Location : Thiruvananthapuram |
Padmanabhapuram
Palace |
 Manor
of erstwhile Venad kings, Padmanabhapuram palace is a 16 the century marvel
on wood. It flaunts the dexterity of Kerala's master carpenters.
Carved wooden ceilings, slatted shuttered windows, intricate interlocking
beams, sculpted door panels and pagoda like tiled roofs stand testimony to
the deftness of architectures.Intricate carvings, murals and exquisite wall
paintings reflect the prolific talent of the sculptors and painters who
enjoyed the patronage of Travancore kings.
Location : 60 km from Thiruvananthapuram |
Tipu's Fort, Palghat |
 The
fort in the nerve centre of Palakkad, built by Haider Ali of Mysore, dates
back to 1766 A.D. Today known after Haider Ali's son Tipu Sultan. The fort
still echoes the ballyhoo of those troops which barged into it to fight
pitched battles. The fort was supposed to have built the fort to facilitate
communication between Coimbatore and Palakkad, two vantage points..
Location : Palakkad , 79km from Thrissur. |
Pallippuram Fort
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Another
Portuguese legacy bequeathed to Kochi. Raised in 1503. Reckoned as one of
the oldest European monuments in India. The Catholic Church here is an
important pilgrim centre.
Location : Ernakulam |
Pazhassirajah Museum
& Art Gallery |
 Put
on view are ancient mural paintings, antique bronzes and old coins as well
as models of temples, megalithic monuments like dolmonoid cysts and umbrella
stones. Run by the State Archaeological Department. The Art Gallery near the
museum contains paintings of Raja Ravi Varma.
Location : Kozhikode ,East Hill |
Shakthan Thampuran
Palace |
Also
known as Thoppu palace, is spread over an area of 6 acres. Sakthan Thampuran,
erstwhile ruler of Thrissur is buried in the palace compound.
Location : Thrissur |
Shri Chitra Art
Gallery |
 Masterpieces
of Raja Ravi Varma, illustrious artist of Kerala are paraded in a different
section. His works include a number of portraits of Maharajahs and members
of royal family, distinguished British residents and prominent figures. A
browsing of the pictures would give one a ballpark picture of who is who of
Kerala history.
Antiques and curios once owned by Travancore royal lineage are showed at
Sree Chitra Art Gallery. Prized ones are Bengali paintings, Rajasthani,
Mughal miniatures, Tanjavore paintings and selected works of Svetosku
Roerich, a Russian artist.
Location : Thiruvananthapuram. |
St. Francis Church,
Kochi |
 The
first European Church in India. Churches elsewhere in the country were
modeled after this Portuguese construction. A mute witness to the watershed
events in this coastal town, for past five centuries.
Vasco De Gama, the legendary navigator from Lisbon, died at Kochi during his
second voyage to Kerala. he was laid to rest in the St. Francis Church on
Christmas eve 1524. Years later, his mortal remains were taken back to
Portugal. The sepulcher is still preserved in the church hall and is open
for visitors.
Location : Fort Kochi, Eranakulam. |
Thalassery Fort |
This
coastal town as a whole is a historical monument. The centuries-old city is
the cradle of Indian circus. Leading circus artistes and circus companies
have roots in this city. Gymnastics was introduced in schools by German
missionaries here.
Thalassery Fort, stand testimony for the vantage position the city enjoyed
in the battles between Britain and Tippu Sulthan.
Location : 20km. south of Kannur . |
Town Hall and
Archaeological Museum |
 Also
known as Kollengodu House, this majestic hall accommodates picture gallery
with mural collections.
Location : Thrissur. |
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Thrissur Art Museum
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Among
art pieces and curios displayed in the museum include wood carvings, ancient
jewellery pieces and figures depicting Kathakali, the majestic dance drama.
Metal sculptures and traditional Kerala lamps are also shawcased.
Location : Thrissur, 2 km from town |
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