Pratap Vilas Palace at Vadodara is presently Railway Staff College. Built in 1914 A.D. it is named after the last ruler of Baroda State.
Designed by Charles F. Stevens, the architecture of the palace represents a fine blend of South Indian, North Indian and Islamic architecture. The palace is noted for its exceptionally designed columns and arches.
The central part of the palace has beautifully carved dome.
The palace is adorned with carvings of creepers, flowers, leaves, birds and animals.
This palace which has been residence of the royal family in those days was also known as ‘Lal Baug Palace’.
Designed by Charles F. Stevens, the architecture of the palace represents a fine blend of South Indian, North Indian and Islamic architecture. The palace is noted for its exceptionally designed columns and arches.
The central part of the palace has beautifully carved dome.
The palace is adorned with carvings of creepers, flowers, leaves, birds and animals.
This palace which has been residence of the royal family in those days was also known as ‘Lal Baug Palace’.
26 comments:
I would certainly like to live here. This is a beautiful palace. What is Railway Staff College? Is it a regular school of higher learning?
really incredible architecture..
Awesome Palace, Amazing photos
What extraordinary, lovely architecture~
Interesting architecture. Nice clicks.
A Rat's Nibble
A beautiful palace...with some western influences from earlier centuries.
Hi Rajesh, Another display of lovely Indian architecture, though a bit more modern than the usual. Is this used by students or staff?
That is an exceptional building, very attractively constructed.
Such an amazing building and terrific captures for the day!! The details of the building are superb!! Thank you as always for sharing the beauty and history of your world, Rajesh!! I hope you and your family have a great new week!!
Wonderful Palace, what a fabulous place for a staff college!
Wren x
What stunning architecture!
Looks sober, but sturdy architecture.
Beautiful palace and images. Have a happy week!
It is a masterpiece. So Ornate.
LOVELY architecture!
Impressive..... would love to visit it
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♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)
impressive structure
ROG, ABCW
Impressive architecture.
genie: It is a training college to train the employees of Indian Railways.
Lovely...blend of many architectures
That Villa is huge. I see that it is a training college now. Beautiful architecture.
Visually stunning,
Thank you for sharing these magnificent photographs with us.
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
Impressive building. I would love to tour that.
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I like its mix of styles.
lovely place and captured nicely.
Beautiful pictures of the palace :)
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