Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
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About Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
Mattancherry Palace was built by the Portuguese in the mid-16th century and presented to the Raja of Cochin; sources give 1545 or 1555 as the year. The Dutch carried out repairs after taking Kochi in 1663, which is why it is popularly called the Dutch Palace. From outside it is a plain two-storey quadrangle, but the upper rooms hold some of the finest mural painting in Kerala: scenes from the Ramayana and other epics painted in tempera in the temple tradition. Portraits of the Rajas of Cochin hang in the former Coronation Hall, with palanquins, weapons and robes in the galleries. It has been a protected monument since 1951 and was restored by the Archaeological Survey of India between 2007 and 2009.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called the Dutch Palace?
The Portuguese built it in the mid-16th century for the Raja of Cochin, but the Dutch repaired it after 1663 and the name stuck.
What is Mattancherry Palace known for?
Its murals of the Ramayana and other epics, and the portrait gallery of the Rajas of Cochin.
Which day is the palace closed?
Fridays. Confirm current timings with the Archaeological Survey of India.
How do I reach it from Ernakulam?
Take the Water Metro from High Court to Mattancherry, which opened in October 2025, or a ferry or cab.
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