6 places to discover
Bassi Fort Palace is a 16th-century heritage fort palace located in Bassi village, approximately 25 km from Chittorgarh. Built by Thakur Jaimal of the Sisodia dynasty, cousin of Maharana Pratap, it glorifies the history of the Chundawat clan. The fort showcases Rajput architecture with intricate carvings and is situated amidst the Vindhyachal ranges. Today it operates as a heritage hotel while retaining its historical character.
Champakulam Kalloorkadu St. Mary's Syro Malabar Catholic Basilica is one of the oldest Christian churches in India, believed to have been established in AD 427 by Saint Thomas. Located on the banks of the Pamba River in Alappuzha district, it serves as the mother church for Syrian Catholic churches in central Travancore. The church features a blend of Syrian and Portuguese architecture, ancient rock inscriptions, mural paintings, and a historic stone cross dating to AD 1151.
Hoi An Museum, also known as the Hoi An Museum of History and Culture, is located at 10B Tran Hung Dao Street in the Hoi An Ancient Town, Da Nang municipality. Established in 1989, it is housed in a historic building and displays artifacts illustrating the development of Hoi An from the Sa Huynh and Champa periods through the Dai Viet trading port era. It is notable for its collection of ceramics, photographs, and documents related to the town's multicultural heritage.
The Maharao Madho Singh Museum is housed within the historic Garh Palace in Kota, Rajasthan. Established in 1970 by the Rao Madho Singh Museum Trust, it showcases royal memorabilia of the erstwhile ruling family of Kota. The museum features an extensive collection of Rajput miniature paintings from the Kota school, ancient sculptures, frescoes, royal armory, silver howdahs, and other artifacts reflecting the region's rich heritage.
The Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery is an archaeological museum located in the historic East Hill Bungalow, built in 1812 during British colonial rule. Named after Pazhassi Raja, known as the Lion of Kerala, the museum showcases artifacts from 1000 BC to 200 AD including megalithic relics, ancient coins, murals, and sculptures. The adjacent art gallery features paintings by renowned artist Raja Ravi Varma.
The Sardar Government Museum is located in Ummed Bagh Public Park in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Named after Maharaja Sardar Singh, it was built in 1909 and opened to the public in 1936. The museum houses extensive collections of stone sculptures, miniature paintings, arms, coins, and artifacts from the Marwar region, showcasing the history and culture of the former princely state.