The palace of the Dutches

The palace of the Dutches : The palace is situated at a place named Mattanchari. In the year 1555AD. The Partugige built it spending a huge money. Latter on they gifted it to the king of Kochin. After hundred years latter the Dutch businessmen made addition and alteration and reconstructed it at a same time. From then it was known as the Palace of the Dutches.

The court room of the Palace is very large. Here the king used to do his judicial activities and consultation with his courtiar. The coronation ceremony of the kings used to performed here. At present this room used as the preservation room of the images of Kochin Kings large or small and of different shape, their swords, dresses etc. These are expressed on the walls of a few rooms of the Palace through narrative picture of the Mythology and the Ramayana. Except Friday and Government Holidays. From 10am to 5pm of other days it remains open and no entry fee is required.

The government of India is governing the institution for a long period and little by little. In a charming environment not only of India but many famous sea scientist of the world also are engaged here in endless researching here about Fishes, sea animals and sea plants. Many sea scientists of outside India every year came here for a short period for their research work. The tourist can enjoy boat riding in exchange of small expense. For lodging there is Malabar Hotel which is much costly.