Laxmi Vilas Palace at Vadodara is one of the most elegant palaces and in size it is four times the size of Buckingham Palace.
Maharaja Sayajirao III commissioned Major Charles Mant to build this magnificent palace and it was completed in 1890 by by R.F. Chisolm. The grounds surrounding the palace has been landscaped by William Goldring.
The architecture of the palace has right mix of Indian, Islamic, and European styles. Through the big arched entrance an elephant can easily pass with a howdah on his back.
The ornate Darbar Hall with Venetian mosaic floor, Belgium stained glass windows and walls with intricate mosaic decorations has been a venue of music concerts and other cultural events for the Royal family.
The colorful interiors of the palace is as impressive as the exterior. While The floor has multi-colored marble and mosaic tile every nook and corner of the palace showcases various works of art.
The palace houses a huge collection of sculptures in bronze, marble & terracotta. The palace is open to public from 11 a.m - 5 p.m and and an audio tour is available. It is closed on Mondays.
Maharaja Sayajirao III commissioned Major Charles Mant to build this magnificent palace and it was completed in 1890 by by R.F. Chisolm. The grounds surrounding the palace has been landscaped by William Goldring.
The architecture of the palace has right mix of Indian, Islamic, and European styles. Through the big arched entrance an elephant can easily pass with a howdah on his back.
The colorful interiors of the palace is as impressive as the exterior. While The floor has multi-colored marble and mosaic tile every nook and corner of the palace showcases various works of art.
The palace houses a huge collection of sculptures in bronze, marble & terracotta. The palace is open to public from 11 a.m - 5 p.m and and an audio tour is available. It is closed on Mondays.
Beautiful Palace. Amazing clicks.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful palace Rajesh & wonderful architecture. I really like the photo of the interior with the sunlight coming through the windows.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent palace indeed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
Beautiful palace. Visit to Baroda is incomplete without seeing for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love this set, and the interior photo is stunning!
ReplyDeleteA very grand, magnificent palace. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteQuite an amazing place....looks like no expense was spared when building it!
ReplyDeleteA magnificent palace and definitely a place I'd want to visit. I'd also like to see the manicured grounds.
ReplyDeleteNow that's what I call a palace.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful place -- so many sculptures. A lot of history there!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking craftmanship in this beautiful palace. It is huge.
ReplyDeleteThat is very large.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Wow - that's an extraordinary palace. So huge and beautiful!
ReplyDeletewonderful photos and perfect for RT
ReplyDeleteWhat a phenomenal place, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteI have heard the name, "Lakshmi Vilas", in many commercial matters, but I would not have even guessed there would be a palace by that name.
Is the 2nd photo from the left, in the top row of the last photo, a classical musician?
I really enjoyed this post.
Have a Happy Week ahead!!
Peace :)
Amazing palace beautifully captured!!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful architecture. It looks magnificent !!
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Good heavens! How spectacular and how absolutely enormous. Thanks for introducing me to it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a place and wonderful photography of it!
ReplyDeleteWishing you peace in each day ~ ^_^
Amy's constant refrain:
ReplyDeleteRajesh, I love how much you love India. Thank you for sharing your homeland with us all.
But it's true, you know. That pride is a wonderful thing to behold. I do so want to visit someday; but in the meantime, thanks again for this blog. Lovely, lovely. Peace, Amy
My goodness, what a huge and magnificient palace.
ReplyDeleteThat underpass is more stylish than most.
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Beautiful as always Rajesh! The palace looks like a palace in a fairy tale.
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Wil, ABCW Team
and again you take me on a trip to another beautiful place, thank you
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Wonderful pictures...!
ReplyDeleteSimply marvelous architecture and the details are picturesque to shoot!
ReplyDeleteThis palace is one of a kind! There are many interesting corners which is full of intricate details inside this place.. Going through your photos was like revisit this palace...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures
ReplyDeleteA Laxmi Villas Palace is in Udaipur but it is a five star Hotel now . Great pictures from the palace
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