subject: The Majestic Bangalore Palace [print this page] Bangalore, the Capital of Karnataka is also home to some of the most important governmental organizations and is one of the most technologically advanced cities in the country. This fascinating city is also home to several museums and galleries which are not to be missed by visitors. Cubbon Park is one such place where travelers will be able to find an art gallery, an aquarium, and two municipal museums along with a Gothic style library. At the Government Museum visitors can catch a glimpse of a rare display of stone carvings and other ancient relics. The Venkatappa Art Gallery is where you will find the brilliant paintings of Sri K Venkatappa. The technology buff will enjoy a trip to Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technical Museum as it houses splendid displays which are related to engineering and other technical fields.
The Bangalore Palace is a magnificent building located in the heart of the city which is thought by many historians to have been designed to replicate Windsor Castle located in Berkshire England. It is said that during one of King Chamaraja Wodeyars trips to London, he fell in love with the architectural style of Windsor Castle. Then he is said to have ordered his skilled designers to construct the Bangalore Palace to resemble it.
This historic building was finally constructed in 1887 and is decorated with precise wood carvings and is a building which belongs to the Tudor style architectural era. The gorgeous garden in front of the building and the intimidating fortified towers that belong to the palace adds to the atmosphere enchanting its visitors. The interior of the palace is adorned with majestic paintings which are thought to have been the property of the kings who once resided here.
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