Not exact matches
Mainly popular for its massive French influence, Pondicherry's
architecture reflects a mesh of
Indian and foreign
styles.
Inspired by
Indian and Chinese
architecture combined with a Regency
style, the palace was originally built for King George IV and today is one of the city's most popular attractions.
Wide tree - lined avenues, Mediterranean -
style architecture and the presence of restaurants with names such as Le Maison Rose and Café des Arts bear testimony to the town's French colonial heritage, but in every other respect Pondy is an authentically
Indian coastal resort.
The home features a striking combination of traditional West
Indian architecture and dramatic modern
style.
A typical Zanzibari mansion, centred around a peaceful courtyard, its
architecture portrays elements of Swahili, Arabic, Persian,
Indian and European
styles.
The
architecture is inspired by the Balinese
style, with a West
Indian touch to brighten it up.
Other art
styles seem to have been brought in, with some Muslim and
Indian - looking
architecture popping up in a few places.