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The nineteenth century Pierce Leslie Bungalow is an ancient colonial mansion located in Ernakulam, Kerala. This elegant bungalow functioned as the office of the famous coffee merchants ‘Pierce Leslie and Company’ - established in 1862. Today, the mansion stands as one of the main tourist attractions of Cochin in Kerala.
Visit Pierce Leslie Bungalow – a representative colonial bungalow of Fort Kochi – built in a unique architectural style, which is a fine blend of the Portuguese, Dutch and native building styles.
The main attractions of Pierce Leslie Bungalow include the wood paneled roof of the ground floor, arched doorways, carved doors and sprawling rooms. The beautiful waterfront verandahs are an added attraction for tourists out on tour to Pierce Leslie Bungalow
An excursion to Pierce Leslie Bungalow and other significant monuments of Kerala, will instill in every visitor a sense of admiration for the rich historical and cultural past of the state.
How to reach
- Nearest Railway Station:
Ernakulam Junction, about 1 ˝ km from Main Boat Jetty at Ernakulam.
- Nearest Airport:
Cochin International Airport, about 20 km from Ernakulam.
Tourist Attractions
- Fort Cochin:
The first European fort to be built in India, Fort Cochin was erected in 1530 by the Portuguese settlers with the permission the erstwhile local rulers. It houses one of the oldest European townships in India and has been a significant settlement ever since the discovery of Cochin Harbor.
- Bolgatty Palace:
A major attraction in Cochin, Bolgatty Palace is a Dutch palace located on the scenic Bolgatty island. Presently the palace is being used as a hotel set amidst lush tropical greenery.
- Chinese Fishing Nets:
The only one of its kind in India, the Chinese Fishing Nets are believed to have been erected between 1350 and 1450 AD by traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan.
- Santa Cruz Basilica:
This church was originally built by the Portuguese, and was later recognized as a cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558. After the British demolished the original building in 1795, a new building was commissioned, to be further proclaimed as a Basilca which was proclaimed as a Basilica in 1984 by Pope John Paul II.
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