Mysore Palace

20th century1897India

CountryIndia

RegionKarnataka

Period20th century

Year Built1897

About Mysore Palace

One of the most visited monuments in India with 6 million annual visitors. Rebuilt after the original wooden palace burned. The interior has a kaleidoscope of stained glass and mirrors. Illuminated with 97,000 bulbs on Sundays.

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