Bangalore Palace -replica of Windsor Castle, England
Wikipedia says:
It was built by Rev. Garrett. The construction of the palace was started in 1862 and completed in 1944. In 1884, it was bought by the Maharaja of Mysore, Chamaraja Wodeya.Now owned by the current scion of the Mysore royal family, Srikanta Datta Narsimharaja Wadiyar. The sprawling grounds surrounding the palace are used for holding public events including music concerts.
Author says (Log) :
1. Ticket charges :100 Rs
2. Camera :500 Rs , Video camera :1000 Rs
3. Camera is not allowed inside the premises without ticket.
4. Ask for discount , especially if you are paying for clicking .
5. Guides will accompany you and information provided might be close to accuracy but not 100% correct.Actually , it was misleading :P
6. The King and Queen arenas are the most recherché.
7 .The exotic accessories -from Chinese wall papers to Italian crockery set , lavish wooden do –all fall in “imported” category or are gifted by foreign royal acquaintances.
8. Don’t be surprised with the numerous paintings hanging around .They are result of kingly avocations.
9. Some part of the palace is still used as summer home by Wadiyar kins and is not open to public .
10.Readers , now enjoy a free regal view
PS : Credit for first pic goes to Arti and rest are the outcome of my 500 Rs worth clicks.
The Entrance Of Bangalore Palace
Italian Mirrors and Queens Arena
Kings Arena
The Internal Decors
The Hunted Elephant's Furniture and Coffee Machine
A Tri-pod chair
Paintings and Wallpaper
Remains of Seating Area
The Tough Exteriors
Backyard
Backyard Interior
Thus , The Evening Ends
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