House of Bocage (Poet House)

The House of Bocage is a historic Portuguese-era house located inside Moti Daman Fort in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It is known as the birthplace of renowned Portuguese poet Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage, born here on 15 September 1765. The modest colonial structure with a commemorative plaque marks his birthplace and reflects Daman's Portuguese heritage, attracting visitors interested in history, literature and colonial architecture.

Visitors can expect a modest, well-preserved Portuguese colonial house situated within the walls of Moti Daman Fort. The exterior features simple plastered walls, tiled roof and a commemorative stone plaque marking the birthplace of poet Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage. The site is viewed from the outside along the fort's quiet lanes, surrounded by other colonial-era buildings, fort walls and administrative structures. It is a brief stop typically combined with a heritage walk around Moti Daman Fort.