Laxmi Vilas Palace: You must have heard about the Buckingham Palace of UK and the sense of luxury it holds in itself. However, do you know that there is a palace which is not less luxurious than the Buckingham Palace of UK exists in India. The Lakshmi Vilas, located in Vadodara, Gujarat, India is known for being one of the most luxurious palace of India. It was constructed in 1890 by the Gaekwad family, a prominent Maratha family, who ruled the Baroda State. Here are all the details you need to know.
Talking about its architecture, Major Charles Mant was credited to be the main architect of the huge palace. It is believed to have been the largest private residence built at the time it was built, measuring four times the size of the Buckingham Palace.
Owners of Laxmi Vilas Palace
The Laxmi Vilas Palace is owned by the Gaekwads of Baroda. It is known for being the world’s largest private residence. The famous palace is home of the Gaekwads of Baroda, who were once the rulers of the region, and the local community continues to hold the royal family in high regard. Additionally, the former royal family is currently led by HRH Samarjitsinh Gaekwad, who is married to Radhikaraje Gaekwad.
Cost of Laxmi Vilas Palace
“Laxmi Vilas was built in full-throttle 19th-century Indo-Saracenic flourish at a cost of Rs 6 million. Built over 500 acres, this is the largest private home built till date and four times the size of Buckingham Palace. The most impressive Raj-era palace in Gujarat, its elaborate interiors boast well-maintained mosaics, chandeliers and artworks, as well as a highly impressive collection of weaponry and art. Paintings by the famous artist, Raja Ravi Verma who was specially commissioned by the then Maharaja of Baroda, adorn the palace. It’s set in expansive park-like grounds, which include a golf course”, the official website of the company said about the Palace.
Area covering Laxmi Vilas Palace
The Lakshmi Vilas compound covers over 500 acres and houses a number of buildings. The LVP Banquets & Conventions, the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum building are the most elegant sections of the Lakshmi Vilas compound.
Readers should note that anyone can visit this palace by just paying a ticket price of Rs 200. A part of the palace is open for visitors from 10 am to 5 PM and the visitors can enjoy the scenes at the palace and create a life-long memory.
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