Shakthan Thampuran Palace
Shakthan Thampuran Palace is situated in City of Thrissur in Kerala state, India. It is named as Vadakkechira Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795 by Ramavarma Thampuran of the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin, well as Sakthan Thampuran is preserved by Archaeological Department.Photo: KannanVM, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Type: Castle
- Description: building in City of Thrissur, India
- Also known as: “sakthan thampuran palace” and “Sakthan Thampuran Palace”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium and VKN. Menon Indoor Stadium.
Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Smokingsingh, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Thrissur Corporation Stadium is a football stadium owned by Thrissur Municipal Corporation. Situated in Thrissur city, it is also known as Palace Stadium. Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium is situated 140 metres north of Shakthan Thampuran Palace.
VKN. Menon Indoor Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Smokingsingh, CC BY-SA 3.0.
VKN Menon Indoor Stadium is an indoor stadium situated in the city of Thrissur in Kerala, India. The stadium is owned by Kerala State Sports Council. The stadium is used for badminton, judo and weightlifting. VKN. Menon Indoor Stadium is situated 170 metres northeast of Shakthan Thampuran Palace.
Vadakkechira
Pond
Photo: Hashpv, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Vadakkechira is one of the four oldest ponds in Thrissur city of Kerala in India. It was built by Shakthan Thampuran and is one of Thrissur's famous landmarks. It is owned by Cochin Devaswom Board. Vadakkechira is situated 170 metres south of Shakthan Thampuran Palace.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Thrissur and Punkunnam.
Thrissur
Photo: Ezeu, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Thrissur is a popular city and district in the central part of Kerala in Southern India. It is known as the cultural capital of Kerala, with numerous cultural institutions, art centers, museums, etc.
Punkunnam
Suburb
Photo: Shyam Krishnan B, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Punkunnam is a commercial and residential neighbourhood in the city of Thrissur, Kerala, India. It is 2 km away from the Swaraj Round. Punkunnam is home to the renowned Punkunnam Siva Temple.
Mission Quarters
Neighborhood
Mission Quarters is a residential area located in the heart of Thrissur city, Kerala, India. It is situated next to S.T Nagar, which is the main commercial centre of the city.
Shakthan Thampuran Palace
- Categories: palace, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Trichūr, Thrissur District, Central Kerala, Kerala, Southern India, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
10.53129° or 10° 31′ 53″ northLongitude
76.21615° or 76° 12′ 58″ eastOpen location code
7J2RG6J8+GFOpenStreetMap ID
node 7076799662OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castleWikidata ID
Q12068809
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In Other Languages
From Malayalam to Telugu—“Shakthan Thampuran Palace” goes by many names.
- Malayalam: “വടക്കേക്കര കൊട്ടാരം”
- Tamil: “சக்தன் தம்புரான் அரண்மனை”
- Telugu: “శక్తన్ తంపురాన్ ప్యాలెస్”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sakthan Tampuran Palace and puravasthu museum.
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