Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, 17th-century palace in Madurai, India
The palace features 248 massive pillars, grand corridors, and a central courtyard spanning 4,000 square meters with Indo-Saracenic architectural elements.
King Thirumalai Nayak commissioned Italian architects to construct this royal residence in 1636, establishing it as his administrative headquarters in Tamil Nadu.
The palace hosts daily sound and light performances in Tamil and English languages, narrating stories about the Nayak dynasty's contributions.
The palace opens from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with entrance fees of 50 rupees for Indian nationals and 250 rupees for international visitors.
The Astronomical Hall contains a massive dome reaching 58 feet high without supporting pillars, demonstrating exceptional engineering skills from that period.
Location: Madurai
GPS coordinates: 9.91488,78.12430
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
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