Four times the size of Buckingham Palace is the Laxmi Vilas Palace in
Vadodra, Gujarat. The palace is an epitome of grandeur and luxury, and still
serves as the residence of the royal family. The interiors of the building are
inspired from European architecture, and the highlight of it is the opulent
Darbar Hall, which plays host to musical concerts every now and then. There are
a lot of artifacts in the palace belonging to the ancient times, which include
armory, bronze sculptures and more. The palace also once had its own zoo.
However, all that remains of the zoo today is a pond with crocodiles. You can
also see a train engine at the entrance of the palace. The engine is part of
the train which was ordered by the Maharaja to take his children from school to
the main palace building and back. Talk of opulence!
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