Thiruvananthapuram: A 17th century palace, which houses a numismatic and folklore museum, was reopened here today for public after remaining closed for four years for renovation.
The architectural marvel, the Koyikkal Palace, located in Nedumangadu about 18 km from here, has been a tourist attraction of south Kerala since the state Archaeology department took over its upkeep in 1980.
With sloping gabled roofs and spacious rooms laid out around an open central courtyard, the two-storey structure was built for regent queen Umayamma Rani of the Venad royal family in 17th century.
"Heritage museums are the symbols of the bygone era and the young generation should show interest in learning about the cultural heritage of the country," he said.
C Divakaran, lawmaker, who presided over the function, said the palace needed a proper security system as the museum has rare ancient coins and priceless folklore objects.
The heritage museum has been functioning at the palace since 1992.
The museum is also a treasure house of folklore fripperies, ancient domestic equipment, traditional and quaint music instruments, weapons and a wide range of other objects of antiquity.
The architectural marvel, the Koyikkal Palace, located in Nedumangadu about 18 km from here, has been a tourist attraction of south Kerala since the state Archaeology department took over its upkeep in 1980.
With sloping gabled roofs and spacious rooms laid out around an open central courtyard, the two-storey structure was built for regent queen Umayamma Rani of the Venad royal family in 17th century.
"Heritage museums are the symbols of the bygone era and the young generation should show interest in learning about the cultural heritage of the country," he said.
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C Divakaran, lawmaker, who presided over the function, said the palace needed a proper security system as the museum has rare ancient coins and priceless folklore objects.
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The heritage museum has been functioning at the palace since 1992.
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The museum is also a treasure house of folklore fripperies, ancient domestic equipment, traditional and quaint music instruments, weapons and a wide range of other objects of antiquity.
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