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Dutch Palace ( Mattancherry Palace )
The Dutch Palace was originally built by the Portuguese. Later, in 17th century, the Dutch modified it and presented it to the Raja of Kochi. Coronation of many Rajas of Kochi were held here. The palace has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana. The palace is located in Mattancherry . |
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Hill Palace
Built in the 19th century by the Raja of Kochi, this palace served as the seat of the Raja of the Kochi province. The palace has been converted into a museum displaying a fine collection of articles showing the wealth and splendour of the Rajas of Kochi, including the thone and the crown. The musuem also houses a large collection of archaeological findings. Hill Palace is located 16km east of Cochin in Tripunithura , a satellite town of Cochin . |
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Palliport ( Pallipuram ) Fort
It is the oldest surviving European fort in India , built by the Portuguese in 1503. Its situated in Pallipuram on Vypeen island . |
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