Best Landmarks in Thiruvananthapuram"

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East Fort "Historical Core of The City"

A site that is revered by the Indian state of Kerala, East Fort is an inextricable part of the city of Thiruvananthapuram. This is the oldest part of the city and it is enclosed within the angelic white, fortified walls of the fort built during the reign of King Marthanda Varma. East Fort is dotted with several architectural marvels that range from august houses, the by Ashcoounter beautiful Padmatheertha Pond and the most popular Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Anantha Vilasam Palace and the Saraswathi Vilasam Palace are other must-see sites here. East Fort is always bustling with energy and is frequented by visitors and locals alike. Just like architectural, cultural nuances can be spotted on East Fort's winding streets making it a venue for many theatrical and musical events.

+91 471 232 1132 (Tourist www.keralatourism.org/de [email protected] Padmanabhaswamy Temple Information) stination/east-fort- Road, Thiruvananthapuram thiruvananthapuram/361

Methan Mani "A Historic Clock Tower"

Methan Mani is a clock tower installed in 1840s during the reign of the then king of Travancore Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma on the Old Fort Palace in East Fort. A complex pulley mechanism, the clock is marked by a face of a bearded man on its dial and sheep on either side of the cheeks. An amusing feature of the clock is that as the clock strikes an hour, the sheep hit the side of the man's face, with the sound of a clock chime. It is believed that the clock was installed to commemorate the victory of the kingdom of Travancore over Tipu Sultan, making it a famous landmark of the city. This clock is clearly visible from the street that leads to the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple.

+91 471 232 1132 (Tourist Information) Padmanabhaswamy Temple Road, Thiruvananthapuram

Puthenmalika Palace Museum "Historical Museum"

Built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma, the Puthen Malika Palace Museum or Kuthira Malika Palace Museum is one of the most beautiful sights in the city. It will give you a glimpse of Kerala's past which is a symbol of honor and glory. The museum holds exquisite items and artifacts that once belonged to the Travancore royal family. The architectural valor of the palace, reflecting the Travancore style architecture, will take your breath away. Located in one of the most historic parts of the city with Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to its west, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum is a must-visit!

+91 471 247 3952 www.keralatourism.org/destination/ Westfort Road, Enchakkal, kuthiramalika-palace-east-fort/58 Thiruvananthapuram Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple "Historical Temple"

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and situated on the edge of the Padma Theertha Pond. The temple has two main attractions; the Gopuram which is a seven-tier, 100-meter (30-feet) tall structure; and the Garbagriha, where the idol of Lord Vishnu is placed. The temple and its premises gained prominence during the reign of the Travancore dynasty and a fort was built around it with the temple at its center. The Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the most popular landmarks of the city, where you will see people gather to offer their prayers. A definite must visit to witness the religious and cultural scene of the city.

+91 471 245 0233 padmanabhaswamytempl info@sreepadmanabhaswa West Nada, e.org/ mytemple.org Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Government Secretariat "Major Landmark of the City"

The Kerala Government Secretariat is a magnificent structure that serves as the administrative seat of the Kerala Government. It was originally built to serve as a Darbar Hall for the Travancore dynasty and was designed by the then chief engineer Barton in Dutch and Roman architecture styles. Today, the Secretariat, as it is commonly known, comprises important by Peter Fristedt ministerial offices and 32 departments of the Kerala government. The structure is divided into three parts, namely, South Block, Central Block and the North Block, of which the central block is the oldest, while the other blocks on either side were added to accommodate the offices of the ministers. Apart from the Old Legislative Hall on the ground floor of the Central Block that displays the legislative history of Kerala, the rest of the structure is not open to tourists.

+91 471 251 8408 kerala.gov.in/ Punnen Road, Thiruvananthapuram

Niyamasabha Mandiram "Kerala's Seat of Power"

The Niyamasabha Mandiram building is a major landmark in the city, not just because of its political importance but also because of its architectural distinctiveness. The building is a high-security area, generally closed to the public. Visitors are allowed only in the visitors' pavilion where they are given information about the building and the proceedings inside its walls. It is an imposing structure flanked by beautiful water fountains and adorned with electric decorations. Use of mobile phones and cameras is prohibited inside the complex for security reasons.

Palayam PMG Road, Thiruvananthapuram

Madre de Deus Church "Church of the King"

Madre de Deus Church is an important Catholic pilgrim center set in a backdrop of the turbulent and beautiful Arabian Sea along the road to Veli. The history of the church is traced back to the middle of the 16th Century and was made popular with the visit of the renowned Christian missionary St. Francis Xavier. The church in its present form was built in 1936 and is also known as Vettukad Church. The popularity of the church is owed to the 10-day 'Feast Of Christ, The King' celebration that takes place in the month of November. Activities during the celebrations include a procession of hundreds of people covering the entire parish on the second last day with the image of Christ. A grand feast on the last day of the celebration attracts more than 50,000 people of all creeds from across the world. Located four kilometer from the International Airport, this church is a beautiful place of worship in the line of churches that adorn the coastal Thiruvananthapuram.

www.vettucaudchurch.org/ Veli Road, Thiruvananthapuram

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