Palace Building: This is a cluster of fabulous buildings with huge corridors and halls. Built by the Nayaks in 1550 and enlarged later by the Mahrattas, two of the palace towers, the Kudagaparam and the Madamaligai are visible from all parts of the city. After the recent renovations of the palace, the portion of the halls have been utilised as a museum and Art Gallery. Many bronze idols and works of art are exhibited here.w