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Dutch Church, Munroe Island

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Country
  
India

Functional status
  
Inactive

Completed
  
1878

Status
  
Church

Founded
  
1878 (1878)

Style
  
Dutch

Opened
  
1878

Material
  
Brick

Location
  
Munroe Island, Kollam(Quilon)

Similar
  
St Antony's Church - Kanjiracode, Crowther Masonic Hall, St Andrew's Church - K, Cashew House, Tangasseri Bus Terminal

The Dutch Church in Munroe Island, Kollam is one of the ancient churches in Kerala. The church was built by the Dutch in 1878. The red brick church is a blend of Dutch-Kerala architecture on the scenic banks of Lake Ashtamudi. Now the church is in a deserted state. The only Christian family in the locality is looking after the affairs of this Church. The annual church festival is conducted with the help of residents in the area.

References

Dutch Church, Munroe Island Wikipedia