It is considered to be the earliest and the first Juma Masjid in India which is situated in the Methala Village . This mosque was designed and constructed in accordance with the Hindu art and architecture. The present building dating from the sixteenth century was until recently predominantly made of wood. The mosque is renovated as it was destroyed by the adverse climatic conditions however the interiors still remain to be of the
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| wood. There is a large Kerala oil lamp in the centre and Muslims, Christians and Hindus alike bring oil for the lamp during any auspicious occasion in the family. |
VASCO HOUSE |
The Vasco House in Cochin is one of the oldest and most visited Portuguese buildings in the entire state of Kerala. It is believed to be the residence of Vasco da Gama. Vasco House is one of the main attractions of Fort Cochin and the structure is reflective of the distinguished culture of the Portuguese settlers who had richly influenced the history of Kerala and left their heritage to this land.
Vasco Houseis characterized by typical European-style glass
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paned windows and balcony-cum-verandahs evocative of the era. |
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BASTION BANGALOW |
It is built in the Indo-European style way back in 1667 AD. It got its name from its location on the site of the Stromberg Bastion of the old, Dutch fort. The building blends beautifully into the circular structure of the bastion, has a tiled roof and typical first floor verandah in wood, along its front portion.
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