What is special about Falaknuma Palace?

It is as grand and spectacular as the Buckingham Palace in London. Brilliant in design and luxurious in décor, the palace stands tall commanding an awe of its being a rare architecture. Only five kms away from the Charminar, Falaknuma Palace is a must visit.

Why Falaknuma Palace was built?

It was built by Nawab Sir Viqar-ul-Umra, Prime Minister of Hyderabad and the uncle & brother-in-law of the sixth Nizam. Falak-numa means “Like the Sky” or “Mirror of Sky” in Urdu….

Who built Falaknuma Palace Hyderabad?

William Mard Marret
Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad/Architects

Which is the biggest palace in Hyderabad?

Chowmahalla Palace

How old is falaknuma?

Built over nine years from 1884, Falaknuma set Viqar-ul-Umra back by `40,00,000—a whistling fortune of an amount back then— and nearly bankrupted him till his brother-in-law, the sixth Nizam, decided to buy off the property.

When was Falaknuma palace built?

March 3, 1884
Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad/Construction started

How many rooms are there in Falaknuma Palace?

60 rooms
The 60 rooms and suites are beautifully refurbished and lovingly restored by Her Highness Princess Esra, the Nizam’s Turkish wife. Each provides marvellous views of the palace courtyard and the 400-year-old city of Hyderabad.

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What is the pin code of Falaknuma?

500053
Falaknuma Pin Code is 500053. Falaknuma comes under Hyderabad district.

Is Falaknuma Palace worth visiting?

Although Taj Falaknuma Palace is one of the most important places to visit in Hyderabad, it is not open for general public. If interested in visiting you can book a day tour, Nizam Palaces Tour by Telangana Tourism. Visitors are taken to Falaknuma for tea in evening where they can also see this captivating palace.

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