Mysore is renowned as the City of Palaces due to its collection of exquisite palaces, predominantly constructed during the reign of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. These palaces in Mysore, belonging to the Wodeyar dynasty, bear witness to the creative, architectural, and artistic brilliance of the city`s former rulers. Many of these palaces have been repurposed for various functions and now form an integral part of the government`s heritage properties.
Palaces in Mysore are replete with miniature paintings, glass works and the colourful sculpture that is a dominant feature royal culture and lifestyle. Some of the famous palaces of Mysore are Jaganmohan Palace, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion, Lalitha Mahal, and Mysore Palace.

Jaganmohan Palace
Jaganmohan Palace is a palace in Mysore. It was called the Princely City of Mysore, India. The construction of Jaganmohan Palace was completed in 1861 and was initially used by the Wodeyars, kings of Mysore as their home (when the present majestic Mysore Palace that is Amba Vilas Palace, was under construction after the old palace turned into ashes owing to a fire accident). It is now converted into an art gallery and a function hall. The palace is one of the seven palaces of the royal city of Mysore and one of the most beautiful contributions of the Wodeyar Kings of the city during their regime. The royal family has innumerable contributions not only to Mysore but also to some of the most important present metropolitans like Bengaluru

Jayalakshmi Vilas
Jayalakshmi Vilas is a building in Mysore of Karnataka. It is located in the green surroundings of Manasagangothri, the campus of the University of Mysore. It rises on a hillock on the west side of Kukkarahalli Kere (lake). Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion houses a museum of priceless collections of artefacts. The Karnataka government classifies it as a heritage structure.

Lalitha Mahal
Lalitha Mahal is the second largest palace in Mysore. It is located near the Chamundi Hills, east of the city of Mysore in the Indian state of Karnataka. The palace was built in 1921 at the orders of His Highness Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore for the exclusive stay of the then Viceroy of India. Lalitha Mahal was built on a raising ground. The palace was fashioned on the lines of St. Paul"s Cathedral in London and is one of the imposing structures of the Mysore city.

Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace is a historical palace in the city of Mysore in Karnataka. It is the official residence and seat of the Wodeyars, the Maharajas of Mysore, the royal family of Mysore, who ruled the princely state from 1399 to 1950. The palace houses two durbar halls (ceremonial meeting halls of the royal court) and incorporates a mesmerizing and gigantic array of courtyards, gardens, and buildings. The palace is in the central region of inner Mysore, facing the Chamundi Hills eastward.

Rajendra Vilas
Rajendra Vilas palace is located on top of Chamundi Hills, at an elevation of nearly 1,000 feet. An older building existed at the location that dated back to 1822, which was used as a summer palace by the Wodeyars of Mysore. Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV was taught philosophy and English in this building. The conception of a much larger building was initiated in the 1920s. The palace was commissioned by Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, and was completed in 1938-39. However, its plans were down-scaled due to financial issues. The building of Rajendra Vilas was not constructed as elaborately as planned.

Chittaranjan Palace
Constructed in 1916 by the esteemed Maharaja of Mysore as a residence for his sister, the Chittaranjan Palace has since undergone a remarkable transformation and is now widely recognized as the Green Hotel, a pioneering establishment that operates entirely on solar energy. The Chittaranjan Palace, a relatively lesser-known gem among the palaces in Mysore, was originally a property of the Mysore royal family. Subsequently, the palace was sold to a local family in Mysore, who ingeniously repurposed it as the headquarters for a prominent film company called "Premier Studios." This historic location served as the backdrop for numerous notable film productions and television series, including the renowned TV serial, "The Sword of Tipu Sultan."

Cheluvamba Mansion
Cheluvamba Mansion, situated in the city of Mysore, Karnataka, was commissioned by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV for the esteemed third princess of Mysore, Cheluvajammanni. This mansion bears resemblance to the other grand mansions constructed by the Wadiyar dynasty, characterized by their expansive layouts and picturesque gardens. The mansion currently serves as the esteemed residence for the nation`s premier research institute, the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI). The CFTRI has diligently preserved the mansion since its formal handover by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in December 1948, and its official inauguration took place on the 21st of October 1950.