Experts' Choice Award Mattancherry Palace
What the experts agree on
Mattancherry Palace's 16th-century Ramayana murals are the highlight, alongside royal portraits, palanquins, and coronation robes—a fascinating blend of Portuguese, Dutch, and Indian history.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"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 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 "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 "Part of it is open to visitors, and displays include a collection of coronation robes, palanquins, and royal family portraits, but the real reason to visit is to view the bedroom chamber" Full review
Independent "Head for Mattancherry on the eastern side of the peninsula, where the rajahs once lived, and visit their palace (open 10am-5pm daily except Fridays, admission Rp2/3p). Confusingly, it is..."
