Bolgatty Palace is located on the island popularly known as Bolghatty Island in Kochi, Kerala. This quaint mansion is one of the oldest existing Dutch palaces outside Holland.
Bolgatty Palace was built in 1744, by Dutch traders, and was later extended and gardens were landscaped around it. The building was 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 regime.
In 1947, when India obtained 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.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolgatty_Palace
"The Guide explained that one particular scene from the film Pazhassi Raja was shot here."
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