Why is Napier Museum famous?
Napier Museum, Thiruvananthapuram has rich collection of ancient, medieval and modern south Indian coins, of which Satavahana coins (100 BC-249 AD), Chera coins, Chola Coins, Vijayanaghara coins and Sivaganga coins are the most important.
Who is Napier in Napier Museum?
In 1880, construction finished and the museum opened to the public, bearing the namesake of its governor, Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier.
In which state Napier Museum is situated?
Napier Museum is situated on the Museum compound in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city. Built in the 19th century, Kerala’s rich cultural heritage is on display at the museum.
Where is the Kanakakunnu palace situated?
Thiruvananthapuram
Coordinates:8.510663°N 76.958123°E Kanakakkunnu Palace is situated in Thiruvananthapuram near the Napier museum, India. It is India’s first digital garden, created by Akhilesh S. V. Nair and A. Gangaprasad, University of Kerala, Department of Botany.
Who established Trivandrum Zoo?
Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma
Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma (1816–1846), the ruler of Travancore during 1830–1846, was the visionary behind the establishment of the Thiruvananthapuram Museum and Zoo. He had a broad variety of animals, including elephants in his horse breeding centre.
How many palace are there in Trivandrum?
2 Palaces in Trivandrum| Kuthiramalika Palace, Kanakakunnu Palace.
How many zoos Kerala have?
two
There are two main zoos in Kerala one at Thiruvananthapuram and another at Thrissur. Both these zoo have museums, botanical and zoological garden in the zoo premises.
How many museums are there in Kerala?
How many museums are there in Kerala? Kerala is home to a plethora of museums. There are around 18 museums that you must visit on your vacation.
Which is the first zoo in Kerala?
The Zoological Park, Thiruvananthapuram
One of the first zoos in India, the Zoological Park or Zoo located in Thiruvananthapuram city, was established as early as 1859.