Fortress & Palace
Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
17th-century Italian-Dravidian royal palace famed for gigantic 82-ft cylindrical pillars and stucco archways
Fortress & Palace
Plan your visit
- Hours
- 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Sound & Light Show 06:45 PM English)
- Entry
- ₹10 Entry / ₹50 Sound & Light Show
- Time needed
- 1.5 Hours
- Best time
- Late afternoon followed by the evening sound show
Local tip
The courtyard pillars are four times larger than those in typical European palaces.
About
Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. 17th-century Italian-Dravidian royal palace famed for gigantic 82-ft cylindrical pillars and stucco archways.
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