Vasco House

Believed to have been the residence of Vasco da Gama, this is one of the oldest Portuguese residences in Fort Cochin.

Built in the early 16th century Vasco House sports the typical European glass paned windows and Balcony cum Verandas characteristic of the times.

Significance

Residence Of Vasco Da Gama

General Information

Ernakulam, Kerala Malayalam, Hindi, English

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