Falaknuma Palace, Palace hotel on hilltop in Hyderabad, India
The white marble palace spans 32 acres at 2000 feet elevation, featuring 60 rooms, 22 halls, and Italian architectural elements throughout the structure.
Construction of the palace began in 1884 under Nawab Sir Viqar-ul-Umra, Prime Minister of Hyderabad state, and reached completion in 1893 at a cost of 4 million rupees.
The palace library contains a carved walnut roof and houses one of India's most extensive collections of the Quran, displaying Islamic scholarly heritage.
The Taj Group transformed this historical residence into a luxury hotel in 2010, offering guided tours, accommodation services, and traditional Hyderabadi dining experiences.
The dining hall accommodates exactly 101 guests with rosewood chairs and green leather upholstery, while the ballroom contains a two-ton manually operated organ.
Location: Hyderabad
Inception: 1893
Elevation above the sea: 609 m
Part of: Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
GPS coordinates: 17.33095,78.46750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:41
The British colonial period from 1800 to 1947 created a fusion of European and Indian architectural styles. Palaces, government buildings, churches and railway stations combine Victorian, Gothic and Indo-Saracenic elements. These structures in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and other cities demonstrate the cultural exchange of this era.
Hyderabad combines historical monuments with modern urban development. The city offers photography locations like Charminar, Golconda Fort, and Hussain Sagar Lake with its Buddha statue. Additional subjects include Falaknuma Palace, traditional markets, and religious sites.
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