Laxmi Vilas Palace, a building of the Indo-Saracenic school, was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 and is reputed to have been the largest private dwelling built till date and four times the size of Buckingham Palace. At the time of construction it boasted the most modern amenities such as elevators and the interior is reminiscent of a large European country house. It remains the residence of the royal family. Its Darbar Hall, which is sometimes the venue of music concerts and other cultural events, has a Venetian mosaic floor, Belgium stained glass windows and walls with intricate mosaic decorations. The palace also houses a collection of old armory and sculptures in bronze, marble and terracotta by Fellici. The palace is open to the public and an audio tour is also available.