Laxmi Vilas Palace Vadodara

Laxmi Vilas Palace : 

                              The term Maharaja Palace actually refers to a series of palaces in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, constructed since the Gaekwad a prominent Maratha family started ruling the Baroda State.The first one was a building known as the Sarkar Wada. This building, not really a palace, was given up for the Nazarbaug Palace built in old classical style. (br) After this the Lakshmi Vilas Palace, an extravagant building of the Indo-Saracenic school, was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in the year 1890.

Laxmi Vilas Palace 

              Its ornate Darbar Hall, which is sometimes the venue of music concerts and other cultural events, has a Venetian mosaic floor, Belgium stained glass windows and walls with intricate mosaic decorations. Darbar Hall is surrounded by an Italinate courtyard of water fountains. The palace houses a remarkable collection of old armoury and sculptures in bronze, marble & terracotta by Fellici. The palace is open to the public and an audio tour is available as well.
              ction it promised modern amenities such as elevators and the interiors remind one of a large European country house. It remains the residence of the Royal Family. One may come across the Darbar Hall featuring the Rajas Throne and the Darbar hall featuring the Ornate artwork while visiting the Palace.

            Its ornate Darbar Hall, which is sometimes the venue of music concerts and other cultural events, has a Venetian mosaic floor, Belgium stained glass windows and walls with intricate mosaic decorations. Darbar Hall is surrounded by an Italinate courtyard of water fountains. The palace houses a remarkable collection of old armoury and sculptures in bronze, marble & terracotta by Fellici. The palace is open to the public and an audio tour is available as well.
Photos of Laxmi Vilas Palace

Sporting Activities :

       Variety of sporting activities can be performed within the palace premises. Adjacent to the Motibaug Palace and the Museum is the Moti Bagh Cricket Ground, the offices of the Baroda Cricket Association, and a very rare indoor teak floored tennis court and badminton court are also present where the All India Badminton Championships were previously held.
Movie Shooting
           Prem Rog in 1982, Grand Masti, Rang Rasiya and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo in 2015, are some of the movies which were shot here at the Palace.
Tips
Address                  : Gate No.2 Laxmi Vilas Palace Estate, J.N.Marg, Vadodara, Gujarat 390001
Time Required    : 2-3 hrs

Cost                         : No entry fee

Open Time           : Best time to visit during pleasant weather, sunrise, sunset and favourable seasons amid day hours