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Mysore has hundreds of historical structures, including its landmark clock towers. Situated near the Town hall, opposite Chamarajendra Circle near Balarama Gate of the Mysore Palace is a 75-ft-tall clock tower built in 1927 to commemorate 25 years rule of the Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.
This ‘Dodda Gadiyara’ (big clock) is said to have been built in the Indo-Saracen architectural style. The dial with Kannada numerals is the notable feature of this heritage clock. One more heritage clock, known as ‘Chikka Gadiyara’ (small clock) is located atop the two storied Devaraja Market constructed in 1880 in memory of Devaraja Wodeyar. The lock tower was built in honour of Lord Dufferin, who was the Viceroy of India for four years from 1884-1888.
Regional railway museum
Mysore Railway Museum which celebrated its silver jubilee in 2004 was the first regional Railway Museum founded by the Indian Railways. This museum started in the year 1979 has two popular galleries named Chamundi Gallery and Sri Ranga Pavillion. Chamundi Gallery has a good collection of paintings, photographs and exhibits showcasing the development of the Indian Railways beginning from pre-Independence years.
The Sri Ranga Pavilion has many exhibits of heritage value like the royal train compartments in which the Mysore Maharaja used to travel. Another feature of the Museum’s Pavilion gallery is the Maharani’s salon carriage, the royal luxury coach with elegantly designed kitchen, bath room and also a dining car unit.
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