Palace · Mysore, India
Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historic palace and royal residence located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. Built 1912.
Photo: Gana P Nambiar via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Mysore, India |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Built | 1912 |
| Architect | Henry Irwin |
| Coordinates | 12.3039° N, 76.6544° E |
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What Mysore Palace is known for
Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historic palace and royal residence located in Mysore, Karnataka, India.
About Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historic palace and royal residence located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It served as the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore, and was commissioned by Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV in August 1897 following the destruction of the previous structure in a fire. The design of the palace is attributed to Henry Irwin, a British architect who had earlier designed the Madras High Court, and Edwin Wolleston Fritchley, who would later design the Lalitha Mahal.
History
In 1524, Chamaraja Wodeyar III, then a vassal of the Vijayanagara Empire, constructed a fort with earthen walls in the village of Puragere, the predecessor of Mysore. The first recorded mention of the palace dates from 1638, when Kanthirava Narasaraja I rebuilt the palace within the fort after it was destroyed by a lightning strike. During this time, Srirangapatna served as the de facto capital of the Kingdom of Mysore, and the palace was primarily used as a residence for the maharaja when he and his retinue would visit to worship at the nearby Chamundeshwari Temple.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Mysore Palace website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Mysore |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) |
| Distance from the airport | 91.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Kannur International Airport (CNN) · Kannur, India · 79.6 miles away
- Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) · Coimbatore, India · 91.9 miles away
- Calicut International Airport (CCJ) · Calicut, India · 93.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mysore Palace?
Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historic palace and royal residence located in Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Where is Mysore Palace located?
Mysore Palace is in Mysore, India. Its coordinates are 12.3039° N, 76.6544° E.
How do I get to Mysore Palace?
The nearest town is Mysore, and the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 91.7 miles away (straight line).
When was Mysore Palace built?
Mysore Palace was built 1912.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mysore_Palace — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q456575 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://mysorepalace.gov.in — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.