Mattancherry Palace
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The Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is a large construction in Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala, India. It features Kerala murals depicting Hindu temple art, portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi.
It was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Kochi, Veera Kerala Varma, in 1555. It became known as the Dutch Palace in 1663, when the Dutch renovated the palace and built some extensions.
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