A series of new posts on most beautiful residential palaces in India.
Laxmi Vilas Palace in Baroda (Gujrat) is one of the biggest palaces in the world. 4 times larger than Buckingham Palace, UK. Incredible interior designs, awe-inspiring architecture. Official residence of Baroda Royal Family, Gaekwad dynasty.
An extravagant structure of Indo-Saracenic style, built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890. Major Charles Mant was the architect. Ornate Darbar Hall is a vibrant venue for music concerts, cultural events. Stunning Venetian mosaic floors, Belgium stained glass windows, walls with intricate mosaic decorations. A beautiful Italian courtyard of water fountains. Remarkable collections of old armoury, sculptures in bronze, marble by Fellici. Grounds landscaped by William Goldring, a specialist from Kew Gardens, UK.
Pretty paintings based on Hindu mythology by Raja Ravi Varma. Gorgeous collections of Chinese, Japanese porcelain, enamel, bronzes. Famous original Greek, Roman sculptures, European oil paintings, French furnitures. Italian Renaissance artefacts. A miniature railway line circling mango orchards within. Boasted a small zoo.
Absolutely royal, romantic!