Places to visit in the city Trivandrum
SRI PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE - Trivandrum
 Covering an area of about 2,400 sq. metres, the temple
of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is believed to be around 260 years
old. The temple with its gopuram (tower) soaring majestically
upwards is believed to be one of the 108 shrines sacred
to the Vaishnavites in India. The main entrance to the temple
is through the eastern gopuram that towers to over 30 metres
and is devised in the Dravidian style. The deity of the
temple, Padmanabha (an incarnation of Vishnu) reclines on
the sacred serpent in the inner sanctum. The main shrine
inside the temple is well guarded with a number of massive
doors and darshan (audience) can be had through the three-door
openings into the sanctum sanctorum.
NAPIER MUSEUM - Trivandrum
 Dating back to 1880, the Napier Museum building is a combination
of the Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural
styles. The building has a unique natural air-conditioning
system. A visit to this museum gives you glimpses of Kerala’s
rich cultural heritage. The museum has an excellent collection
of bronzes, historic ornaments, ivory carvings and chariots,
and life-size figures of the Kathakali dancers in full costume.
SRI CHITRA ART GALLERY - Trivandrum
 The Sri Chitra Art Gallery houses paintings from the Mughal,
Rajput and Tanjore schools of art. Besides these, the gallery
has a rare collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, Svetoslav
and Nicholas Roerich. An Oriental collection consisting
of paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali are a visual
treat to the visitor.
ZOO AT TRIVENDRAM - Trivandrum The spacious zoological garden is set among the pleasant
surroundings of woodlands and lakes. The garden provides
delightful shaded walks for the visitors. You can also have
a look at the wide variety of the animals and birds that
are housed here. The Reptile House has a collection of snakes
worth seeing. The nearby botanical gardens have a large
number of trees that can be easily identified by their labels.
OBSERVATORY - Trivandrum The Government Observatory is located on a hill opposite
the Kanakakunnu Palace. It is an interesting attraction
worth a visit. The terrace of this Observatory offers you
a fascinating view of the city.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM - Trivandrum Located in the heart of the city, the Science and Technology
Museum has interactive displays and scores of other items
that highlight the science, technology and electronics.
Near the museum lies a planetarium. The planetarium presents
a daily 40-minute show that provides a panoramic experience
of the universe.
CHACHA NEHRU CHILDREN’S MUSEUM - Trivandrum The children’s museum, situated at Thycaud, has been named
after Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first prime minister
of India. The museum has a wonderful display of dolls, masks
and paintings.
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