Mysore Palace, India

Mysore Palace, India It was the official residence of the Maharaja of Mysore, who ruled the principality from 1399 to 1950. Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace) is a majestic royal residence, the second largest of its kind in India, located in Mysore, Karnataka. It is famous for its Indo-Saracenic architecture, a mesmerizing blend of Hindu, Muslim, Mughal, and Rajput styles, with domes, arches, and elaborate columns. It is an opulent and sumptuous masterpiece blending Indian, Mughal, Rajput, and Victorian architectural styles, featuring grand halls such as the Kalyana Mantapa with its Murano glass ceiling, gleaming marble floors, ornate columns, intricate paintings, and gold and ivory treasures, creating an atmosphere of royal grandeur and artistic beauty, a true triumph of marble, carved wood, and stained glass windows.