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It is the oldest municipality after Surat in India. A bustling port once upon a time, it lost out to some sleepy little hamlet as a city of destiny when the port was re-located to Vizag. It was host to the Dutch East Indies Company and is a home to a Dutch Cemetery and a synagogue. Name this resort town.
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Bheemunipatnam (or Bhimli)
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Bheemunipatnam (Bhimli) in Andhra Pradesh is indeed one of the oldest municipalities in India and has a rich Dutch colonial history, including a Dutch Cemetery and synagogue. It was an important port that declined when Visakhapatnam (Vizag) developed as the major port. The town's colonial architecture and beach resort status make it a unique historical destination.