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The Lakshmi Vilas Palace was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890, who ruled the Baroda State. It was built as his private residence, but stands today as one of the grandest structures in India. This fine symbol of the glory of the Maratha Gaekwads was commissioned in 1880, and was completed 10 years later at the cost of around 240,000 dollars.

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The Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara was styled on the Indo-Saracenic architecture. The complex also has the iconic stepwell that dates to 1405 AD and is known as Navlakhi Vav. While it is almost impossible to accurately depict the value of such an imposing and gargantuan landmark of the country, estimates state that property prices in this area may be anywhere between Rs 7,000 and Rs 8,000 per sq ft. Taking that into account, it should be mentioned that the palace complex spans a whopping 700 acres, which works out to be a massive 3,04,92,000 sq ft. Taking Rs 8,000 per sq ft as the prevailing market rate, the final valuation, at an approximation, would be at least Rs 24,000 crores!

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The Lakshmi Vilas Palace has a very promising 4.5 ★ overall star rating.
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Nov 2021 (★★★★★)

A beautiful palace which you cannot avoid visiting when you are at Baroda. One of the finest residential palaces that you can see. The palace in itself is grandeur personified. We visited the palace in the morning. Tickets for visit are available prior to the entrance. You can choose to see either the palace alone or combine it with the beautiful attached museum. There is an audio guide available one you are inside along with demarcated areas telling you more about the place. The multiple rooms inside the palace have many stories to tell and gives you a glimpse of the grand life lived by the royal family. The armor room itself is breathtaking. For people interested in art and paintings, do visit the museum too, which a small quick drive away. It has some lovely sculptures and paintings including Raja Ravi Varma and European paintings.

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The Lakshmi Vilas Palace is located in Vadodara, Gujarat.

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It is reportedly the biggest private dwelling constructed till date.

It is four times the size of Buckingham Palace.

At the time of construction itself it had elevators, a rarity at that time.

The interiors resemble a massive country house in Europe.

It still houses the members of the erstwhile royal family of Baroda.

The palace compound contains several buildings including the Moti Bagh Palace, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum building and the luxury LVP Banquets and Conventions.