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Kochi was an obscure fishing village that
became the first European township in India.
The town was shaped by the Portuguese, the
Dutch and later the British. The result of
these cultural influences are seen in the
many examples of Indo European architecture
that still exist here. Some of the well
known tourist attractions in Kochi are
The Old Fort, Kochi / Cochin
Vasco da Gama, whose arrival in Kerala about
500 years ago opened up a new era of trade
between India and Europe, died in Fort Kochi
on Christmas eve in 1524. The house where he
died is a huge Portuguese-style mansion on
Rose Street, which stands close to the St.
Francis Church, the first European church in
India. In accordance with his last wishes,
da Gama's remains were unearthed and send to
Lisbon, Portugal, and reburied there in
1538.
Chinese Fishing Nets/Vasco da Gama Square
These huge cantilevered fishing nets are the
legacy of one of the first visitors to the
Malabar Coast. Erected here between 1350 and
1450 AD by traders from the court of Kublai
Khan, these nets are set up on teak wood and
bamboo poles.
Pierce Leslie Bungalow
This charming mansion was the office of
Pierce Leslie & Co., coffee merchants,
founded in 1862.
Old Harbour House
This elegant old bungalow built in 1808 is
in the possession of Carrit Moran & Co.,
renowned tea brokers, who now use it as
their residence. The house was once a boat
club.
Koder House
This magnificent building constructed by
Samuel S. Koder of The Cochin Electric
Company in 1808 is a supreme example of the
transition from colonial to Indo-European
architecture.
Kochi Tour, Cochin Travel, India
Delta Study
Once a warehouse, this heritage bungalow
built in 1808, houses a high school today.
St. Francis Church
Built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan
friars, this is India's oldest European
church. This was initially built of timber
and later reconstructed in stone masonry.
Santa Cruz Basilica
This historic church was built by the
Portuguese and elevated to a Cathedral by
Pope Paul IV in 1558.
Loafer's Corner/Princess Street
One of the earliest streets to be
constructed in Fort Kochi, Princess Street
with its European style residences still
retains its old world charm.
Vasco House: Believed to have been the
residence of Vasco da Gama, this is one of
the oldest Portuguese residences in Fort
Kochi. Built in the early sixteenth century,
Vasco House sports the typical European
glass paned windows and balcony cum
verandahs characteristic of the times.
VOC Gate: The large wooden gate facing the
Parade Ground, with the monogram (VOC) of
the once mighty Dutch East India Company
carved on it, was built in 1740.
Parade Ground: The four acre Parade Ground
was where once the Portuguese, the Dutch and
the British colonists conducted their
military parades and drills. The United
Club: Once upon a time one of the four elite
clubs of the British in Kochi, the United
Club today serves two roles - as class room
for the nearby St. Francis Primary School by
day and as card room for the current members
by evening. Until 1907, the building housed
the offices of the Fort Kochi Municipality.
The Bishop's House: Built in 1506 as the
residence of the Portuguese Governor, the
Bishop's House stands on a little hillock
near the Parade Ground. Fort Immanuel: This
bastion of the Portuguese in Kochi was a
symbol of the strategic alliance between the
Maharajah of Kochi and the Monarch of
Portugal, after whom it was named.
Fishing in Kochi, Cochin. Tour to Kochi,
India The Dutch Cemetery: The tomb stones
here are the most authentic record of the
hundreds of Europeans who left their
homeland on a mission to expand their
colonial empires and changed the course of
history of this land. The cemetery was
consecrated in 1724 and is today managed by
the Church of South India.
Thakur House: This graceful building holds
within itself a reflection of the colonial
era. The Bungalow was built on the site of
the Gelderland Bastion, one of the seven
bastions of the old Dutch fort.
David Hall: Though built around 1695 by the
Dutch East India Company, David Hall gets
its name from one of its later occupants,
David Koder, a Jewish businessman.
The Cochin Club: The club, with its
impressive library and collection of
sporting trophies, is housed in a
beautifully landscaped park.
Bastion Bungalow: Built in the Indo-European
style way back in 1667, the Bungalow gets
its name from its location on the site of
the Stromberg Bastion of the old Dutch fort.
Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) (Open
1000 - 1700 hrs. Closed on Fridays): Built
by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to
Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the palace
was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch.
Synagogue (Open 1000 - 1200 hrs; 1500 -1700
hrs. Closed on Saturdays and Jewish
holidays): Constructed in 1568, this is the
oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth.
Jew Town: The area around the Synagogue is a
centre of spice trade and curio shops.
Cherai Beach: This lovely beach bordering
Vypeen island is ideal for swimming.
Dolphins are occasionally seen here. A
typical Kerala village with paddy fields and
coconut groves nearby is an added
attraction.
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