The monuments of Kerala are a testimony to the grand heritage of this southern state of India. These monuments reflect the various influences that shaped the culture of Kerala and also left their impressions forever etched in stone.
The root-conscious people of Kerala have always preserved their past not only in the form of history books but also in the form of monuments and palaces. Places, palaces and institutions of historic value are being preserved conscientiously. Witness the exquisite architecture of the region manifested in the forms of palatial mansions and monuments.
Some of the famous monuments of Kerala are:
Alwaye Palace
Situated on the banks of River Periyar, the Alwaye Palace is one of the finest palaces in Kerala with its beautiful circular structure.
Bekal Fort
The Bekal Fort of Kochi, situated alongside the coast is an example of a finely preserved coastal fort that has wooed the tourists and historians alike. The Bekal Fort overlooks the pristine Bekal Beach.
Bolghatty Palace
Built by the Dutch in 1744, this palace is on an island, off Cochin in the Arabian Sea. Earlier Dutch and later British used the palace as Governor's residence.
The Hill Palace Museum
The largest archaeological museum in Kerala, the Hill Palace Museum was the erstwhile official residence of the Kochi royal family. Built in 1865, the palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style of Kerala, sprawled over 52 acres of beautifully landscaped terraced land which houses a deer park and facilities for horse riding.
Kanakakkunnu Palace
The mansion of Travancore Rajas, the Kanakakkunnu Palace is a stunning piece of architectural excellence of yore, situated atop the hillock in the museum compound in Thiruvananthapuram.
Karumadikuttan
Karumadikuttan refers to a 10th century, black granite statute of Buddha, founder of Buddhism located in Alappuzha.
Kaviyoor Stone temple
The Kaviyoor Stone temple, located in the banks of River Manimala is of great historical and archeological significance as the stone figures here are considered to be the earliest specimen of stone culture.
Koyikkal Palace
The 15th century Koyikkal Palace, situated between Ponmudi hill station and Kuttalam waterfalls was once the official residence of Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal family.
Krishnapuram Palace, Kayamkulam
The Krishnapuram Palace is a rare specimen of the Kerala style of architecture - complete with gabled roofs, narrow corridors and dormer windows.
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