Bangalore Palace has been built on the same
designs as that of Windsor's Castle. Chamaraja Wodeyar in
Tudor-style built the palace in 1887 AD. The edifice signifies the
impression of British Architecture in Bangalore. Largely made up of
wood, the place is famous for its carvings and paintings in English
Style.
Fortified towers and elegant woodcarvings with Tudor-style
architecture, complete with Gothic windows, battlements and turrets.
An exquisite door panel at the entrance leads to grand settings
inside.
The huge 45,000 sq. feet, Reverend Garret originally owned 120yr old
mansion on which the palace stands and it costed a little over Rs1
lakh to construct the palace. It is one the major tourist attraction
in the city.
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