The Laxmivilas Palace is located in the center of the city. The palace is visible from a long distance as there are no other such tall and impressive buildings in Vadodara. The palace is situated in 7 square miles area. The palace is open for the visitors from Monday to Friday between 3pm to 5pm. You need to buy an entrée ticket of Rs.20 (50cents) for the same. Very limited portion of the palace is shown to the public, as the royal family still stays in this palace only. However, this limited portion of the palace also is really wonderful. The main gate of the palace is 85 feet high, 40 feet wide, and is having an artistic structure with circular top kamans. The walkway to the palace is full of artistic sculptures and water fountains of old times. There is a very large garden full of beautiful flowers and trees all along the same. You have to walk for about 10 minutes to enter the actual palace building. Your security check is done at the entrance and then, your tour of the palace starts