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Large stone walls of a fort with a grassy courtyard

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Ground Floor & Courtyards

The ground floor features the royal family's main entertainment spaces and outdoor gathering areas.

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Bangalore Palace spans roughly 45,000 square feet, set within 454 acres of sprawling grounds. The ground floor layout focuses on the Wadiyar dynasty's social and recreational rooms.

You will walk through the main ballroom and the central open-air courtyard. This level also connects directly to the extensive gardens surrounding the stone exterior.

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Maharaja's Open Courtyard

10 minsGift from Spain

This open-air courtyard centers around a decorative fountain. The space features granite benches covered in blue fluorescent azulejo tiles.

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The Ballroom

10 minsEntertainment space

The royal family used this large room to host private parties and formal gatherings. Intricate royal designs decorate the high ceiling. Check the walls to find the official royal coat of arms.

The exterior of Bangalore Palace showing ivy-covered walls and towers
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Palace Gardens

20 minsBest exterior views

Manicured hedges and plants surround the main granite palace structure. This outdoor area offers the clearest view of the Tudor-style towers and parapets.

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