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| Laxmi Vias Palace is an architectural marvel designed in Indo-Saracenic style built by Maharaja Sayajirao III in 1890 at a cost of GBP 180,000 equivalent to Rs 60 lakhs at that time.
Laxmi Vilas Palace is the largest private dwelling built till date and is four times the size of Buckingham Plalace. At the time of construction, the Palace boasted the most modern amenties such as elevators. Major Charles Mant was the architect.
It remains the residence of the Royal family who continue to be held in high esteem by Baroda residents.
The palace compound is of over 700 Acres(2.8 sq. km) and houses a number of buildings including Moti Baug Palace and the Museum building. Many famous cricketers like Vijay Hazare, Gaekwad, and Pathan brothers have played in the Moti Baug Cricket ground.
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| The grand entrance with huge flower vases, sculpures busts |
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| Maharani |
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| Amazed by the impressive Armoury collection and well kept swords |
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| The splendid Italinate marble courtyard of water fountains guarded by marble statues |
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| Mosaic tiles floor, chandeliers, elephant busts and wall decorations. |
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| The Darbar Hall with sculptures, stained glass windows, the Murano tiled venetian mosaic floor, Belgian Chendeliers, walls with intricate mosaic decorations all with stunning finishes just mesmerise you. This is sometimes the venue for music concerts and other cultural events. |
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| The exit is as impressive |
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| Awesome courtyard landscape
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