Kuthiramalika Palace Museum is one of the popular destinations near the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Kuthiramalika Palace Museum was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma in the year 1800, to promote the traditional art forms of India. The name 'Kuthiramalika' (Horse Bungalow) was derived from the wall painting of 122 wooden horses, which can be seen in the exterior walls of the palace. The most popular exhibits of the Palace Museum are the royal jewelry, the royal armory, metal idols and wooden sculptures. The palace is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture and is adorned with royal portraits and paintings of the royal family.