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Cochin, the commercial and industrial
capital of Kerala, has one of the finest
natural harbours in the world. Ancient
mariners from Arabia, China, Holland,
Britain and Portugal have all left their
mark on this beautiful island city.
One of the finest natural harbours on the
Arabian Sea coast, Cochin, earlier known as
Cochin has been a port of call for foreign
traders from early times. Its cosmopolitan
character is reflected in the buildings and
structures representing different regions of
the world. A city of peninsulas and islands,
today it is Kerala's commercial hub.
Kerala's prime tourist destination, it
spreads across islands and promontories in a
stunning location between the Arabian Sea
and Backwaters. Its main sections: modern
Ernakulam in the east and the old districts
of Mattancherry and Fort Cochin on a
peninsula in the west are linked by a
complex system of ferries.
Prime Attractions
of Cochin (Kochi)
Bolghatty Palace
A Scenic island near the city of
Ernakulam, Bolghatty is famous for the
Bolghatty Palace built by the Dutch in 1744
AD.
Dutch Palace
Originally built by the Portuguese in
the mid-16th century, the Dutch Palace or
Mattancherry Palace is located at
Mattancherry. It was presented to the Cochin
Maharaja in 1555 AD and later taken over by
the Dutch who carried out repairs and
extended it further
Jewish Synagogue
The oldest synagogue in India, it was
built in 1586 AD by the prosperous Jewish
community whose links with Kerala began in
Kodungalloor in northern Kerala.
Aattachamayam
The festival of Attachamayam is held on
the Atham day of the Malayalam month of
Chingam (August/ September), at the
historical town of Tripunithura, near Cochin
Cheeyappara Waterfalls
The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls
are located between Neriamangalam and
Adimali on the Cochin - Madurai highway. The
Cheeyappara Falls cascades down in seven
steps.
Chottanikkara Temple
Chottanikkara temple, located near
Ernakulam enshrines Bhagawati - the mother
Goddess, one of the most popular deities in
Kerala. Devi is worshipped along with Lord
Vishnu.
Cochin Carnival
Cochin Carnival is a merry making feast
observed during the last week of every year
in Fort Cochin in Kerala. The carnival dates
back to the Portuguese New Year revelry held
here during the colonial days.
Edapalli Perunal
The feast at the ancient Roman Catholic
Church of Edapalli Perunnal is situated on
the National Highway (NH 47) between
Ernakulam and Aluva.
Jewish Festival
The Jews of Kerala are believed to have
migrated to this place in the first century
following the destruction of the second
temple of Jerusalem in 72 AD.
Kanjiramattom Festival
The festival of 'Kodikuthu' is
celebrated on the 14th of January each year,
in Kanjiramattom Mosque, 25 kms from
Ernakulam.
Kodungaloor Bharani
Kodungalloor, 50 kms north of Cochin,
was the ancient port town of Muziris or
Crangannore. Goddess Bhagavathi is the
presiding deity of the ancient temple here.
The Bharani Festival, which falls in the
Malayalam month of Meenam (March/ April)
attracts the largest congregation of 'Velichappadu'
(Oracles), including women from different
parts of the State.
Malayatoor Perunal
The feast or the 'Perunnal' at the famous
Catholic Church at Malayatoor is celebrated
on the Sunday after Easter, in the months of
March/April.
Santa Cruz Basillica Chruch
Close to the St. Francis church, it is
Roman Catholic Church, which was also built
by Portuguese. It has a beautiful collection
of paintings and a decorative ceiling,
despite having suffered severe damage when
the British fought with the Dutch to take
control of Cochin.
St. Francis Church
Built in 1503 by Portuguese Francisan
Friars, this is the India's oldest European
church.
Thalassery Fort
Thalaserry fort, located at a distance of 22
kms from Kannur constructed in 1708 AD was
the military centre of the British.
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