Monday, December 7, 2015

Pratap Vilas Palace, Vadodara

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’.

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26 comments:

  1. genie07:47

    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?

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  2. krishna09:46

    really incredible architecture..

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  3. rupam sarma17:04

    Awesome Palace, Amazing photos

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  4. Mary Howell Cromer19:32

    What extraordinary, lovely architecture~

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  5. Rat21:43

    Interesting architecture. Nice clicks.
    ​​​​A Rat's​ ​Nibble

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  6. Donna22:54

    A beautiful palace...with some western influences from earlier centuries.

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  7. Barb06:09

    Hi Rajesh, Another display of lovely Indian architecture, though a bit more modern than the usual. Is this used by students or staff?

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  8. Al06:30

    That is an exceptional building, very attractively constructed.

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  9. Sylvia K06:43

    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!!

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  10. Little Wandering Wren07:49

    Wonderful Palace, what a fabulous place for a staff college!
    Wren x

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  11. Anonymous09:49

    What stunning architecture!

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  12. Indrani17:18

    Looks sober, but sturdy architecture.

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  13. eileeninmd19:10

    Beautiful palace and images. Have a happy week!

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  14. Sharon Wagner19:20

    It is a masterpiece. So Ornate.

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  15. EG CameraGirl21:37

    LOVELY architecture!

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  16. Unknown21:43

    Impressive..... would love to visit it

    Have a nice abc-day / - week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)

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  17. Roger Owen Green22:52

    impressive structure
    ROG, ABCW

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  18. Anonymous23:02

    Impressive architecture.

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  19. Rajesh23:19

    genie: It is a training college to train the employees of Indian Railways.

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  20. Ranjana's craft blog23:38

    Lovely...blend of many architectures

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  21. photowannabe23:40

    That Villa is huge. I see that it is a training college now. Beautiful architecture.

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  22. Trubes23:48

    Visually stunning,
    Thank you for sharing these magnificent photographs with us.
    Best wishes,
    Di.
    ABCW team.

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  23. Photo Cache02:10

    Impressive building. I would love to tour that.

    My ABC WEDNESDAY

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  24. Joy02:30

    I like its mix of styles.

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  25. Jyotirmoy Sarkar17:03

    lovely place and captured nicely.

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  26. Purba chakraborty23:32

    Beautiful pictures of the palace :)

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