:: Dutch Palace, Mattancherry

This palace is situated in Mattancherry, 10 km away from Ernakulam. It was built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi ; the Palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. The palace with a Bhagavathi temple in the central courtyard is built like the typical Kerala style mansion, the Nalukettu, the home of the aristocracy, nobility and upper classes. It has got four separate wings opening out to a central courtyard (muttam).

This palace is double storeyed which stands by the panoramic Kochi back waters. This palace has an exquisite collection of murals collectively covering over 300 sq ft of its walls. The themes of these murals have been borrowed from the great Indian epics - the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, and mythology and legends about the Hindu gods especially Guruvayurappan. Some murals depict scenes from Kumarasambhavam and other works of the great Sanskrit poet Kalidasa. The early royal family and lifestyle is reminded by the weapons, swings and furniture.

Access through:

Ferry: There are frequent bus and boat services to Mattancherry. The boats start from Main Boat Jetty near Subash Park at Ernakulam town.

Rail: Ernakulam, about 10 km

Air: Cochin International Airport , about 20 km from Ernakulam town.

Visiting hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on all days except Fridays.

Tourist Places in Ernakulam District

1. Cherai Beach

MONUMENTS

1. Bolghatty Island and palace
2. Chendamangalam
3. Dutch Palace, Mattancherry
4. Fort Kochi
5. Pierce Leslie Bungalow
6. Old Harbour House
7. Koder House
8. Delta Study
9. Jewish Synagogue
10. Synagogue at Chennamangalam
11. Paliam Palace
12. Vypeenkotta Seminary
13. The Dutch Cemetery
14. Thakur House
15. David Hall
16. The Cochin Club
17. Bastion Bungalow
18. Vasco da Gama Square
19. Fort Immanuel


MUSEUMS

1. Indo-Portuguese Museum
2. Madhavan Nayar Foundation
3. Maritime Museum
4. The Hill Palace Museum
5. The Museum of Kerala History
6. Parikshith Thampuran Museum


PICNIC SPOTS

1. Bhoothathankettu
2. Kumbalangi - Model Tourist Village
3. Thattekkadu Bird Sanctuary
4. Athirapally waterfalls

PILGRIM CENTRES

1. Kaladi
2. Vamanamoorthy Temple
3. Santhanagopala-Krishnaswamy Temple
4. Malayatoor
5. St. Francis Church

OTHER PLACES

1. The Antique Sellers of Jew Street
2. Kodanad
3. Thani Illam
4. Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple
5. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
6. Lakshadweep Islands
7. Willingdon Island

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