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BANGALORE PALACE

Bangalore Palace, was built as a smaller replica of the Windsor Castle in England by Rev. Garrett, who was the first Principal of the Central High School (now Central College) in Bangalore. The construction of the palace was started in 1862 and completed in 1944. In 1884, it was bought by the Maharaja of Mysore, Chamaraja Wodeyar.

Spread over an area of about 430 acres, the Palace is famous for its elegantly carved woodwork. It is right in the heart of the city. With a built-up area of around 45,000 sq. ft., this 120 year old monument is a popular tourist attraction. It is surrounded by a garden all around. The structure has fortified towers complete with Gothic windows, battlements and turrets. This palace is largely constructed of wood, and is famous for its carving and paintings. An exquisite door panel at the entrance leads to grand settings inside.The palace has recently undergone a renovation.

The sprawling grounds surrounding the palace are used for holding public events including music concerts. Some of the well known international music bands and rockstars that have performed here include The Rolling Stones (2003), Bryan Adams (2001, 2004 & 2006), Scorpions (2001), Sting (2005), Iron Maiden (2007 & 2009), Sepultura (2007), Aerosmith (2007), Deep Purple (2001), Elton John (2002), Roger Waters (2002), Mark Knopfler (2005), Joe Satriani (2005), Uriah Heep (2006), Black Eyed Peas (2007), Megadeth/Machine Head (2008) and Satyricon (2008).

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