Bolgatty Palace

The Bolgatty Palace today, is a heritage hotel managed by the KTDC

Bolgatty Palace is a former palace built by the Dutch in India, located on the island popularly known as Bolghatty Island in Kochi, Kerala. One of the oldest existing Dutch palaces outside Holland, this quaint mansion, built in 1744 by Dutch traders, was later extended and gardens were landscaped around it. The building was then the Governor's palace for the commander of Dutch Malabar, and later 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 later converted into a heritage hotel resort. Bolgatty Palace now has a swimming pool, 9-hole golf course, ayurvedic centre and daily Kathakali performances and is a holiday destination for Indian and overseas tourists. There is in a temple dedicated to Shiva that is the first of its kind in Kerala.

Gallery

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  Bolgatty Palace Illuminated

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  Bolgatty Palace Side View

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  Bolgatty Palace Swimming Pool

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  Bolgatty Place Back Side

See also

• Government Houses of India
• Government Houses of the British Empire

References

Official Website