Mattancherry Dutch Palace is a Portuguese palace built in 1557 and presented to the Cochin Raja, Veera Kerala Varma, as a gesture of good will. It was substantially renovated by the Dutch after 1663, and thereafter it was popularly called ‘Dutch’ Palace. The rajas also made more improvements to it.
The palace with a Bhagavathi Temple in the central courtyard is built like the typical Kerala style mansion - the Nalukettu. There are two more temples dedicated to Lord Krishna and Shiva.
The most important aspect of this palace is the astonishing murals in the royal bed chamber, which depict scenes from Ramayana, a second set of wall paintings were executed in the staircase room depicting various deities. The life-size portraits of the kings of Cochin from 1864 onwards are displayed in a long hall originally served as coronation hall.
The palace represents the blending of the European and indigenous styles of architecture. Also on display are royal paraphernalia like weapons, swings and furniture which offer a glimpse of the lifestyle of the royal family.
Visiting Hours: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM on all days except Friday’s
The palace with a Bhagavathi Temple in the central courtyard is built like the typical Kerala style mansion - the Nalukettu. There are two more temples dedicated to Lord Krishna and Shiva.
The most important aspect of this palace is the astonishing murals in the royal bed chamber, which depict scenes from Ramayana, a second set of wall paintings were executed in the staircase room depicting various deities. The life-size portraits of the kings of Cochin from 1864 onwards are displayed in a long hall originally served as coronation hall.
The palace represents the blending of the European and indigenous styles of architecture. Also on display are royal paraphernalia like weapons, swings and furniture which offer a glimpse of the lifestyle of the royal family.
Visiting Hours: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM on all days except Friday’s
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