Kerala

Paliam Dutch Palace, Paravur – Kerala

The Paliam Palace was used as the residence of the Acanes Paliath, who were the first ministers to the old Maharajas of the State of Kochi . During the 16th century, when the security of the Raja was threatened by the Portuguese, the then Paliath Achan secured the security of the Raja escort by him Chendamangalam . ). The Raja is believed to have stayed incognito in a place near the Kalari, hence the name Paliam Kovilakom (palace). The Dutch thanked the services of the Paliath Acan from this renovated building in Chendamangalam and presented it to him.
The two-story (G + 2) building can be termed as a highly efficient functional building of your time. Despite the minimal ornamentation that reflects the Dutch influence on architecture. The building features carved wooden stairs and balustrades and thick walls with extended openings. A circulation space runs through the private area of ​​the building, which facilitates the movement of air, resulting in insulation of the interior, making it cooler compared to the peripheral. In earlier times, women were not allowed inside. Only the older members of the family could stay there. The Acani Paliath used to go to the village of Chendamangalam of Peedum Prasanga, which is at the top of the entrance step of the Palace.