Bastion Bunglow
Bastion Bunglow is a famous tourist site in the city of Kochi, located near Vasco da Gama square in Fort Kochi, India. Currently, it is the official residence of the Sub-Collector. Bastion Bunglow is an example of Indo-European style architecture mainly following the Dutch style.[1] Bastion Bungalow, is a sea-facing Dutch heritage structure built in 1667. Bastian Bungalow had been used as a residential building during the British period. Colonel Macaulay, the resident of Cochin during the early decade of the 19th century stayed in this building.
| Bastion Bunglow | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Built | 1667 AD |
| Architectural style(s) | Indo-European style |
| Type | Cultural |
| State Party |  |
Etymology
The name Bastion Bunglow is derived from its location on the site of the Stromberg Bastion of the old Dutch fort.[2]
References
- http://www.onlytravelguide.com/kerala/historical/bastion-bunglow.php
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-24.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
cultural mapping
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