Sheesh Mahal

Sheesh Mahal, large known as palace of mirrors is a famous tourist destination lies in the city called Patiala in Punjab state of India. The Mahal is a part of the Old Moti Bagh Palace which was made by Maharajas in the 19th century and is one of the most beautiful places in Punjab. The lake in front of the palace adds more charm to the beauty of this monument. The Mahal was built in 1847 and is designed by Narendra Singh. With the captivating patrons of fine arts, this magnificent palace is completely built with mirrors and glasses. Along with that, the great architecture of the palace also includes the pretty floral motifs painted on the walls depicting scenes from Bhagwat Puran and portraits of the Sikh Gurus. Today, Sheesh Mahal houses a museum and art gallery, along with the North Zone Cultural Centre, set up by a society to preserve art. Tourists visiting the palace can witness various antique paintings, bronzes, sculptures and portraits of the Maharajas of Patiala, collection of medals, decorations and orders of various countries. Along with that, there are various other beautiful aspects available at Sheesh Mahal. Sheesh Mahal travel and tourism offers an amazing way of exploring them all.