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St. Philomena’s Church of Mysore: A Neo-Gothic Marvel

My initial itinerary of Mysore had only a handful of places, like the Amba Vilas Palace, Infosys Mysore Campus and the Brindavan Garden. However it was about to change as soon as our cab entered the city. Two giant spires, with a cross on top of each, protruded out of the city’s skyline. The colour […]

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A tour of Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace).

Also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, this grand structure is located at the heart of Mysore city, dominating the city’s skyline.

The first iteration of this palace was built in the 14th century by Yaduraya Wodeyar, after which this palace has been reconstructed and renovated several times, to become the architectural and artistic marvel it is today.