THE LAXMI VILAS PALACE - GUJARAT ATTRACTIONS
LAXMI VILAS PALACE - GuJARAT ATTractions
Built between the years 1878 and 1890 by Maharaja Sayaji Rao, the Third, Laxmi Vilas Palace is a glorious example of architectural brilliance of the past. The palace is situated in a massive 700 acre of land.
The stunning interiors of the palace and the opulent furnishings are awe-inspiring. The museum in the palace has a rare collection of sculptures, artworks, armory and many more. Some of Raja Ravi Varma’s famous paintings are seen here. The zoo in the palace houses peacocks and crocodiles.
The stunning interiors of the palace and the opulent furnishings are awe-inspiring. The museum in the palace has a rare collection of sculptures, artworks, armory and many more. Some of Raja Ravi Varma’s famous paintings are seen here. The zoo in the palace houses peacocks and crocodiles.
The Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, was
constructed by the Gaekwad family, a prominent Maratha family, who ruled the
Baroda State. Major Charles Mant was credited to be the main architect of the
palace
Laxmi Vilas Palace was styled on the Indo-Saracenic
Revival architecture, built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 at a cost
of £180,000 (₹27,00,000).
It is reputed to have been the largest private dwelling
built till date and four times the size of Buckingham Palace. At the time of
construction, it boasted the most modern amenities such as elevators and the
interior is reminiscent of a large European country house[1]. It remains the
residence of the Royal Family, who continue to be held in high esteem by the
residents of Baroda.
The Palace compound is of over 500 acres and houses a
number of buildings, particularly the LVP Banquets & Conventions, Moti Baug
Palace and the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum building.
In the 1930s Maharaja Pratapsinh created a golf course
for use by his European guests. In the 1990s, Pratapsinh’s grandson
Samarjitsinh, a former Ranji trophy cricket player, renovated the course and
opened it to the public.
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