Hill Palace was the abode of erstwhile Maharajah
of Kochi. The palace was converted to a Museum by Kerala State Archaeology
Department in 1986. It is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala; situated
at Tripunithura.
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| Main Entrance |
The museum complex exhibits crown and precious ornaments
of erstwhile Cochin Royal Family, paintings, sculptures in stone and marble,
weapons, inscriptions, valuable coins etc. It has an archaeological museum, a
heritage museum, a deer park, a pre historic park and a children’s park.
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| Deer Park |
One can find a large variety of flora including
medicinal plants in this 54 acres of land.
The pond and its surroundings grab everyone’s attention as the sight is really magnificent.
The famous Malayalam movie “Manichithrathaazhu”
directed by Fazil was shot almost in full from this historical monument.
The place takes its visitors/ tourists to the
real culture, heritage and history of Kerala. Do visit; it is something really
worth enough!
Timings: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00
pm
Opened to public every day except Mondays and National/ State holidays
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