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[[File:ബോൾഗാട്ടി.jpg|The Bolgatty Palace today, is a heritage hotel managed by the [[Kerala Tourism Development Corporation|KTDC]]|thumb|250px]] | [[File:ബോൾഗാട്ടി.jpg|The Bolgatty Palace today, is a heritage hotel managed by the [[Kerala Tourism Development Corporation|KTDC]]|thumb|250px]] | ||
'''Bolgatty Palace''' is a former palace built by the [[Dutch India|Dutch]] in [[India]] on [[Bolgatty Island]] in [[Kochi]], [[Kerala | '''Bolgatty Palace''' is a former palace built by the [[Dutch India|Dutch]] in [[India]] on [[Bolgatty Island]] in [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]]. | ||
== History == | |||
One of the oldest existing Dutch palaces outside Holland, the palace was built in 1744 by Dutch traders and later extended and gardens were landscaped around it. The building was then the Governor's palace for the commander of [[Dutch Malabar]], and in 1909 was leased to the [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|British]]. It served as the home of the British governors, being the seat of the [[Resident (title)|British Resident]] of Cochin during the [[British Raj]]. | |||
In 1947, when India attained [[independence]], the palace became the property of the state and was converted into a heritage hotel resort. | |||
== Facilities == | |||
Bolgatty Palace has a swimming pool, 9-hole golf course, ayurvedic centre, and daily Kathakali performances and is a holiday destination for tourists. There is in a temple dedicated to Shiva that is the first of its kind in Kerala.{{Citation needed|date=November 2016}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Bolgatty Palace is a former palace built by the Dutch in India on Bolgatty Island in Kochi, Kerala.
History
One of the oldest existing Dutch palaces outside Holland, the palace was built in 1744 by Dutch traders and later extended and gardens were landscaped around it. The building was then the Governor's palace for the commander of Dutch Malabar, and in 1909 was leased to the British. It served as the home of the British governors, being the seat of the British Resident of Cochin during the British Raj.
In 1947, when India attained independence, the palace became the property of the state and was converted into a heritage hotel resort.
Facilities
Bolgatty Palace has a swimming pool, 9-hole golf course, ayurvedic centre, and daily Kathakali performances and is a holiday destination for tourists. There is in a temple dedicated to Shiva that is the first of its kind in Kerala.[citation needed]
Gallery
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Bolgatty Palace Illuminated -
Bolgatty Palace Side View -
Bolgatty Palace Swimming Pool -
Bolgatty Place Back Side
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