Shimoga Sightseeing - Shivappanaika Palace Museum

The Shivappanaika Palace Museum is located in the very hub of Shimoga City, on the banks of Tunga River. The palace was built by Keladi ruler, Shivappa Nayaka during the 16th century. The palace is a product of architectural magnificence and is built entirely of rosewood. This palace is currently a museum maintained by the State Department of Archaeology. A rest house is available for the tourist.

The palace, now equipped with a museum housing several interesting and rare archaeological collections of stone carvings and antiques of Keladi period, also has on display a store of  recovered idols of the Hoysala and Chalukya period from the early 16th century to late 18th century.

A favoured destination especially with aficionados of history!