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Jai Vilas Palace Museum

Lashkar, Gwalior, India
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Gwalior
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
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Lennox Head, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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An interesting palace which is currently used by the royal family of Scindia. Architecture combines Tuscan and Cointhian styles. About 35 of the rooms have been turned into the museum which you can see, showing how the royal life was/is lived. It's delightful to see current family photos in some living areas. I was surprised at how worn/dirty carpets and... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Very nicely maintained place. One can get a good idea about the way Schindia's had their life. However, they could have organized for a catalogue for the visitors with some narrations. The visit should take at least one hour if not more, so plan accordingly. More

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devon
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

If you stay at the usha kiran palace (recommended), this is just a 5 min walk and worth a visit. It gives you an insight of the past with several well kept ornaments and furniture. More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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The Palace is a great place to visit. It is beautifully maintained, both the building & the grounds. The rooms are attractively laid out so you get a feeling for how it would have been when the Maharajah & his family were around. The furniture & fitting are out of this world. Take your time to appreciate them! The crowning... More

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Noida, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

A must see place, you get the see the grandeur of Scindia dunasty. The conference room has one of the largest chandelier hanging from the room, which was tested by actually tested by placing elephants on the roof, the collection of artifacts is great. More

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Delhi, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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Jai Vilas Palace Museum is part of the palace, built by Maharaja Jiyaji Rao Scindia, that is still occupied by the current successors of the royal family. Filled with antiques, unique architecture from all parts of Europe, opulent expressions of grandeur, the palace façade is imposing and reminds one of ornate façades in Italy and France! The opulence is breathtaking... More

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York, United Kingdom
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

Great museum and wort seeing with a guide as theres not that much interpretation. The royal apartments are about as lavish as you get, but everything seems slightly abandoned. More

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Barcelona, Spain
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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