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Purani Haveli Nizam's Museum

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

4.3 (0)

Overview

The sixth Nizam's palace holding the world's longest wardrobe (176 ft, two floors) and the golden jubilee gifts of the richest man on earth.

Why visit: The Nizam's 1937 gold Rolls throne and burma-teak wardrobe corridor.

Things to do

›176-ft wardrobe
›Golden tiffin box
›Jubilee gift silver models

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Feb

Entry fee

₹100

Hours

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Fri)

Est. budget

₹200–400

Duration

1–2 hrs

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