Laxmi Vilas Palace
લક્ષ્મી વિલાસ પેલેસ
The Indo-Saracenic palace where the Gaekwad royal family still lives. It is said to be four times the size of Buckingham Palace, with breathtaking interiors.
Laxmi Vilas Palace was completed in 1890 by Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Maharaja of the princely state of Baroda. It was designed by British Major Charles Mant, blending Indian, Islamic and Gothic styles. It is considered one of the largest private residences in India, often described as four times the size of Buckingham Palace, and the Gaekwad royal family still lives here today. The open sections include the Durbar Hall, decorated with Italian marble mosaics, stained glass windows, a collection of weapons and sculptures. The grounds also have a golf course and the historic Naulakha stepwell. Admission includes an audio guide. The palace is closed on Mondays. Photography is prohibited in some parts of the palace.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:30–17:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum
- Sri Aurobindo Niwas
- Nyay Mandir
- Tambekar Wada
- Kirti Mandir
- Sursagar Lake
- Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery
- Sayaji Baug