Mattancherry Palace

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Top 1% of attractions in Kerala
9 / 10

4 expert reviews
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Mattancherry Palace was a generous gift presented to the Raja of Kochi, Veera Kerala Varma (1537–61), as a gesture of goodwill by the Portuguese in 1555." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Built by the Portuguese in 1557, and subsequently taken by the Dutch, the palace later became the residence of the Rajah. " Full review
New York Times New York Times
"It’s an intriguing fusion of European and Indian styles, and houses elaborate, 16th-century, temple-style murals of scenes from the Hindu Ramayana epic."
36 Hours in Kochi, India
December 19, 2019
Frommer's Frommer's
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