Heritage
Fort Kochi
Heritage Area · Fort Kochi · Kochi
Fort Kochi is Ernakulam district’s celebrated historic waterfront quarter, where Portuguese, Dutch and British influences remain visible in churches, old houses, streets and coastal…
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Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi
Fishing Net · Fort Kochi · Kochi
The Chinese Fishing Nets at Fort Kochi are among Kochi’s most recognisable waterfront sights. Known locally as Cheena Vala, these large shore-operated cantilever nets…
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Beaches
Fort Kochi Beach
Beach · Fort Kochi · Kochi
Fort Kochi Beach is a relaxed coastal stop in Ernakulam district, Kerala, known for its waterfront walkway, sea views and proximity to the Chinese…
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Vasco da Gama Square
Promenade · Fort Kochi · Kochi
Vasco da Gama Square is a lively seafront promenade in Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, positioned beside the famous Chinese fishing nets. The walkway is a…
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St. Francis Church
Church · Fort Kochi · Kochi
St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi is one of India’s oldest surviving European churches and a key heritage landmark in Ernakulam, Kerala. Its history…
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Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
Basilica · Fort Kochi · Kochi
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is a prominent Catholic heritage landmark in Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, with roots in the Portuguese period. The present church is…
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Mattancherry Palace
Palace · Mattancherry · Kochi
Mattancherry Palace, widely known as the Dutch Palace, is a major heritage attraction in Mattancherry, Ernakulam. Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century…
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Paradesi Synagogue
Synagogue · Jew Town, Mattancherry · Kochi
Paradesi Synagogue in Jew Town, Mattancherry, is a landmark of Kerala’s Jewish heritage and one of Kochi’s most distinctive historic interiors. Built in 1568…
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Religious
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
Temple · Chottanikkara · Kanayannur
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple in Chottanikkara, Ernakulam district, is one of Kerala’s best-known Hindu pilgrimage centres. The historic temple is associated with Goddess Rajarajeswari, worshipped…
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Kadamakudy Islands
Island · Kadamakudy · Kanayannur
Kadamakudy Islands near Kochi in Ernakulam district are a peaceful cluster of backwater islands shaped by paddy fields, canals, coconut groves and fishing life.…
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Bolgatty Palace and Island
Palace · Mulavukad · Kanayannur
Bolgatty Palace and Island in Mulavukad, Ernakulam, combines Dutch-era heritage with Kochi’s backwater setting. Built in 1744, the palace later served British officials and…
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Cherai Beach
Beach · Cherai · Kochi
Cherai Beach at Cherai on Vypeen Island is one of Ernakulam district’s most popular coastal attractions. The beach is known for its long sandy…
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