Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)

  Description:

Built by the Portuguese in 1557, the palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. On display here are beautiful murals depicting scenes from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, and some of the Puranic Hindu legends. The palace also houses Dutch maps of old Kochi, royal palanquins, coronation robes of former maharajas of Kochi as well as period furniture.

Open: 1000 - 1700 hrs. Closed on Fridays

   Getting there:  

Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam railway station, about 10 km away.
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, about 20 km from Ernakulam Town.