Bastion Bunglow

Bastion Bunglow
Location Kochi, Kerala, India
Built 1667 AD
Architectural style(s) Indo-European style
Type Cultural
State Party  India

Bastion Bunglow is a famous tourist site in the city of 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]

Etymology

The name Bastion Bunglow is derived from its location on the site of the Stromberg Bastion of the old Dutch fort.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.onlytravelguide.com/kerala/historical/bastion-bunglow.php
  2. ↑ http://www.tourtravelworld.com/heritage-tours/monuments/bastion-bungalow.htm

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