Thirumalai Nayak Palace

Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace erected in 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Nayak, a king of Madurai's Nayaka dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623–59, in the city of Madurai, India. This Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian and Islamic styles.

The building, which can be seen today, was the main Palace, in which the king lived. The original Palace Complex was four times bigger than the present structure. In its heyday, Tirumalai Nayak Palace at Madurai was considered to be one of the wonders of the South.

After independence, the Thirumalai Palace was declared as a national monument and is now under the protection of the Tamil Nadu Archaeological Department. Lot of film shooting are taken in the Palace mainly because of big pillars.

This palace is open for the visitors from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and the entry ticket price is Rs.10.

Getting There

Madurai Airport is the nearest airport to this temple. The airport is located about 12 km (7.5 mi) from the Madurai railway station and 15 km from the city center. This palace is situated 1.2 km south east of the Meenakshi Amman Temple.

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