PALACES

Laxmivilas Palace
Built in the Indo-Sarcemic style of architecture by Maharaja SayajiRao III in 1878 AD at a cost of about 6 million as his residence, Laxmi Vilas Palace is the most magnificent site.

Pratap Vilas Palace
Designed by Mr. Stevens in renaissance architecture, it houses the Railway Staff College which is the main Training centre of the Indian Railways.

Makarpura Palace
This lovely palace was built by Maharaja KhandeRao (1856-1870 A.D.).In 1890 a new wing was designed by Mr. Chisholm in the contemporary European style. The palace is surrounded by an excellent garden and a summer house.

Nazar Baug Palace
It is the oldest palace built in old classic style by Malhar Rao Gaekwad in the 19th century.

Palace Museum
(Maharaja FatehsinghRao Gaekwad Museum) Located in the compound of Laxmi Vilas Palace, it houses a fabulous colledtion of Art objects, Painting, Sculptures etc. originally gathered by late Maharaja SayajiRoa III & also original paintings of India’s celebraied artist late Shri Raja Ravi Varma.