The Mahalakshmi temple, dedicated to the goddess Amba Bai, dominates the old town. Of particular interest is the carved ceiling of the columned mandapam.

Old Palace still accommodates memebers of the mahaaja's family, but in its cool artrium you are more likely to find the studentsporing over books under the benign gaze of a larger-than-life painted carving of the maharaja and a retinue of stuffed animals. An alleys leads from the front of the palace to Kolhapur's famous Wrestling ground.

Wrestling grond which resembles an enormous sandpit. Kolhapur has produced several Indian national wrestling champions, and you can see them training most days.

Museum, housing pottery and bronze artefacts found during archaeological excavations on nearby Brahmapuri Hill.

Brahmapuri Hill, including a small bronze of the Greek God Poseidon holding his Siva-like trident.