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Nileswaram Palace: The cultural centre of the district, this was the seat of
the Nileswar Rajas. The Nileswaram palace today functions as the folklore
centre of the Department of Archaeology.
Parikshith Thampuran Museum: A treasure house of Coins, bronzes, murals
and megalithic relics of Kerala, this museum attracts a huge crowd.
Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery: (5km from Kozhikode) On display
here are copies of ancient murals, antique bronzes, old coins, excavated earthenware, models of temples, megalithic monuments like
dolmonoid cysts etc.
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