Best Historic Venues in Thiruvananthapuram"

"Best Historic Venues in Thiruvananthapuram"

Created By: Cityseeker

7 Locations Bookmarked

Putharikandam Maithanam "Fairground at City Center"

The Putharikandam Maithaanam is an open ground located opposite the historic East Fort gate. Owned by the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, this ground is used as a venue for political processions, religious events, gatherings, fairs, festivals and exhibitions. The Quit India Memorial Gate is located at the entrance of the ground. An important open space at the heart of the city, visit the ground for picnic or a leisure stroll, if not for an event.

Mahatma Gandhi 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

Navarathri Mandapam "Song and Dance"

Navarathri is a popular Hindu festival celebrated in India. During the nine- day festival, goddesses Lakshmi, Durga and Saraswathi are worshiped with much fervor and adulation. Navarathri Mandapam is one of the many structures located within the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. It is located on the right of the East Gopuram of the temple and is mainly used by Aviatorjk during the festival of Navarathri. The idols of the goddesses are placed at the Navarathri Mandapam during those nine days and special poojas and rituals are held in their honor. Besides its religious importance, Navarathri Mandapam is known for hosting several classical concerts and is truly a cultural hub of the city.

+91 471 245 0233 info@sreepadmanabhaswamytemple Enchakkal Westfort Road, Sree .org Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

by dalbera Margi Theater "Center For Aesthetic Learning"

Initiated in 1970s, Margi began as a society for organizing performances of classical Indian dance. These performances mainly focused taditional dance forms of Kerala namely, Kathakali and Kutiyattom, in addition to the other dance performances like Manipuri, Odissi, Bharatha Natyam and many more. Soon, Margi started providing training to the artistes in different forms of dance. Offering both long and short term courses, Margi follows the Gurukul system where the students and teachers stay together and worship their art. Margi is increasingly expanding its horizons and is going global by performing in various countries abroad. In a nutshell, this is truly an aesthetic place exhibiting true talent and complete devotion.

+91 471 247 8806 www.margitheatre.org/ [email protected] Thakaraparambu Road, Thiruvananthapuram

Victoria Jubilee Town Hall "A Heritage Colonial Hall"

Popularly known as V.J.T. Hall, the Victoria Jubilee Town Hall is a function hall which was built in 1896 as a memorial to the coronation of Queen Victoria. It was inaugurated by Sree Mulam Thirunal Rama Varma and has been associated with several important events in the past. Even today the hall is a preferred venue for major exhibitions as well as political and public gatherings in the city and is located opposite Government University College at the heart of the city.

+91 471 247 7441 Kanyakumari - Panvel Road, Thiruvananthapuram

Tagore Theater "A Classic Cultural Center"

Apart from the fact that the Thiruvananthapuram Doordarshan Kendra began in the year 1982 with a small transmission unit at Tagore Theater, this renowned, multi-functional theater has been at the center of the city's major cultural activities for several years. It is situated next to the Sri Mulam Club in Vazhuthacaud and is host to major drama, dance and Kathakali performances as well as cinema screenings and festivals, attracting people from across the country. One of the longest running cultural festival called Soorya Festival was hosted at the theater with the screening of Mohanlal-starer 'Bhramaram'.

C. V. Raman Pillai Road, Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala University Stadium "Multi-facility Sport Center"

The University Stadium, which is located exactly opposite the Palayam Hanuman temple is one of the major multi-use stadium in the city. The pavilion of the stadium is named after the founder of Kerala State Sports Council. The stadium is popular venue for hosting domestic cricket, international One Day Cricket matches and state-level football matches and is well-equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities for players. With a comfortable seating arrangement in a concrete-inclined seating, this place is perfect to catch up on local football or state level track and field events.

Palayam PMG Road, University of Kerala (UoK), Opposite Palayam Hanuman Temple, Thiruvananthapuram