Experience the architectural splendor of Dutch Palace on your holiday tour to Kerala. Rightly called “God's own country”, Kerala is the land of irresistible attractions. Kochi, formerly known as Cochin is the famous industrial capital city in Kerala with numerous iconic landmarks and magnificent historical palaces like Jewish Synagogue, Fort Cochin, The Matancherry Palace or Dutch Palace and St Francis Church and lot more. Known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”, Cochin with its rich cultural heritage and archaeological wonders has drawn thousands of tourists seeking the charm of medieval elegance.

Built by the Portuguese in 1557, the Dutch Palace or Mattancherry Palace is one of the oldest and finest buildings built by the Portuguese in India. The palace was presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the ruler of Kochin in the 16th century. In the 17th century an extensive renovation work was made to the original constructions and from then onwards it came to be known as Dutch Palace. Mattancherry tour in Kerala offers you an excellent scope to explore the architecture and history of that region. Brimming with a queer blend of medieval charm and elegance the Dutch Palace will transport you to a new world. Unfold the interiors of the palace to amaze you at every step with its breathtaking architecture and mesmerizing style.

The Dutch Palace is a magnificent two-tiered quadrangular building with long and spacious halls and a central courtyard. Dutch Palace was built in typical Kerala mansion style. There is The Bhagavathi temple in the courtyard and two more temples of Lord Siva and Lord Krishna on either side of the palace. Experience the exquisite mythological murals or wall paintings in Dutch Palace depicting the themes of epics and puranas like Ramayana and Mahabharata. The palace also carries an amazing collection of weapons, furnitures and antiques. The upper storey of the palace has bed chamber known as Ramayana room which bears numerous paintings depicting the whole story of Ramayana. Besides this there are assembly hall,dinning hall,staircase and coronation hall in the Dutch Palace. In between the first floor and the ground floor there is “harem” of the rulers. The coronation hall is decorated with some exquisite painting work.