Falaknuma Palace is one of the finest palaces in Hyderabad, India belonging to the Paigahs but later owned by the Nizams. It is located on a 32 acre, 19400 sqaure meters area in Falaknuma, 5 km from Charminar. It was built by Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra,then the Prime Minister of Hyderabad. Falak-numa literally means “Like the Sky” or “c” in Urdu.
In 2000 Taj Hotels started renovating and restoring it. The new renovated hotel was opened in November, 2010 as “Taj Falaknuma Palace”. The rooms and halls were decorated with ornate furniture, rich handcrafted tapestries and brocade from France. The interiors are a splendid interplay of Venetian chandeliers and intricate frescos, and have charming outdoor terraces, and a treasure of rare artefacts,including paintings, statues, furniture, manuscripts and books. The palace also has a 101-seat dining hall, considered as world’s largest, and the Durbar Hall.
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In 2000 Taj Hotels started renovating and restoring it. The new renovated hotel was opened in November, 2010 as “Taj Falaknuma Palace”. The rooms and halls were decorated with ornate furniture, rich handcrafted tapestries and brocade from France. The interiors are a splendid interplay of Venetian chandeliers and intricate frescos, and have charming outdoor terraces, and a treasure of rare artefacts,including paintings, statues, furniture, manuscripts and books. The palace also has a 101-seat dining hall, considered as world’s largest, and the Durbar Hall.
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