The Naulakha Palace at Gondal is an magnificent palace, that is a must visit for all those who are interested in architecture, history.
The palace complex is entered through a high gateway with the clock tower.
Built in the 17th century the facade of the palace is very attractive. The facade in stone carving showcases splendid sculpture, relief work, carved columns and carved arches.
This grand place is the oldest building in the city. One of the interesting aspect of the palace is ornate jarokha balconies.
The imposing architecture definitely engulfs and encapsulates the viewer in its beauty and grandeur.
The palace have been converted into a private museum and exhibits brassware, textiles, library, royal wardrobes, vintage cars, toys .
The palace complex is entered through a high gateway with the clock tower.
Built in the 17th century the facade of the palace is very attractive. The facade in stone carving showcases splendid sculpture, relief work, carved columns and carved arches.
This grand place is the oldest building in the city. One of the interesting aspect of the palace is ornate jarokha balconies.
The imposing architecture definitely engulfs and encapsulates the viewer in its beauty and grandeur.
The palace have been converted into a private museum and exhibits brassware, textiles, library, royal wardrobes, vintage cars, toys .
43 comments:
What a magnificent palace!
Beautiful pictures.
Wonderful photos and post.
Glad to know about this. Nice captures of the wondeful architecture.
Veru informative...
wow! quite impressive palace... marvelous architecture, the gateway, balcony and staircase was something outstanding.
Wonderful..!
Beautiful. Loved seeing the balconies and the unique staircase.
More stunning buildings Rajesh. You are so lucky to have them at hand. I loved the carving on the balconies and columns.
What beautiful photos...
Just beautiful. I love the different stairways and the clock tower.
this looks really beautiful :)
A very impressive building!
Look at those steps. That place is huge. And so much to look at; I'll bet you could spend a week there and not see it all!
This is so lovely!
The pictures you have used looks really very interesting and historic I will surely visit there :)
I have resenty visited Robertsganj
An awesome looking place indeed and wonderful captures as always, Rajesh!! Hope you and your family have a great week!
such an interesting building, I love how it was built in the 17th century, very cool
What an excellent idea to use the building as a museum. The close ups of the detail give some impression of the skills of the craftsmen.
These are amazing! Carved arches, embroidery in wood, such gorgeous aspects! Wonderful details captured by your camera lens as always! A good day!
Historical and interesting part of the world.
That's a beautiful place. Lovely shots.
Amazing. Can't get over those balconies, especially the cornucopia shaped one. Beautiful.
Hello Rajesh! Lovely architecture is just amazing.. The details on the palace are beautiful. Lovely images..
This is just amazing...my favorite shot is that staircase! :)
Deb from The Sacred Eclectic ( and Frugal Little Bungalow : )
What a wonderful museum with so much to see...love the carved archway and curved stone staircase....all the carving just takes my breath away.
lovely photos, have a good Monday
much love...
I want a balcony just like that.
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What a splendid palace, it must also have had gardens to match. I would have loved to see it in all it's former glory but thank you for showing it as it is. It still is a great subject for the imagination.
Splendid pics..!
Impressive!
Awesome palace.
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A beautiful palace. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful palace, beautiful pictures !!
SO impressive!
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I've come to this conclusion that India is the cradle of all ancient architecture. Thanks for sharing.
Wil, ABCW
The window alone is extraordinary! Beautiful palace :)
Pretty awesome pictures... Marvelous
Palace looks beautiful.
Lovely architecture.
Beautiful building, great architecture and excellent picture taking.
Your efforts to showcase the unknown / less known places is really appreciative sir !! Keep it up with Great series of pictures !!
Magnificent place!!!
Amazingly beautiful !
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