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Ernakulam
is the green commercial capital of Kerala with one of the finest
natural harbours in the world. From here, ships set sail for foreign
ports with pepper, sea food, rubber and coir. From times immemorial,
Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese seafarers followed
the sea route to Cochin and left their impression in the town. The
harbour is the nucleus around which Cochin has grown to become the
Queen of the Arabian Sea
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This
palace in Mattancherry was built by the Portuguese, and presented
to the Raja of Cochin in 1555. Though built by the Portugese, it
is popularly known as the "Dutch Palace", as the Dutch
renovated it during their brief reign here. The glory of the Palace
lies in the murals which are in the best traditions of Hindu Temple
Art. In the central courtyard of the palace is the temple dedicated
to Pazhayannur Bhagavathi. In the coronation hall, there is a display
of dresses and Palanquins used by the rulers of Cochin. |
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synagogue was built in 1568 A.D. Scrolls of Old Testament and a
number of copper plates inscribed in the Hebrew Script are preserved
in this Synagogue. The Jewish Synagogue in Kochi stands out as a
testimony for the communal harmony in the state for centuries. |
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This
church was built by the Portuguese in 1510 A.D. It is believed to
be the oldest European Church built in India. Vasco-dA-Gama was
burried here. Fourteen years later, his mortal remains were taken
to Portugal
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Bolgatty
palace on a narrow stretch of land built by the Dutch in 1744 is
situated here. The building was once a Governor's Palace for the
Dutch and later a home for British Governors. Now it has been converted
into a hotel by the K T D C. The Bolgatty Palace Hotel has a commanding
view facing the outlet into the open sea.
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This
mangrove forest is a small bird sanctuary, located in the heart
of the town behind the High Court of Kerala, attracts a large number
of tourists.
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Pallipuram
Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1503. It is one of the oldest
existing European monoments in India. The Catholic church at Pallipuram
is an important pilgrim centre.
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By Air : The Cochin International Airport in Kerala ensures that
tourists coming from outside India have no problems in accessing
God's own country. The airport has flights operating on a daily
basis all over India and to many nearby countries.
By Rail : Cochin has 3 main railway junctions namely Ernakulam Junction,
Ernakulam Town and Cochin Harbor Terminus. You can find trains to
any destination within Kerala or India from these three stations.
By Road : Cochin has a wide network of roads that connect all major
as well as remote places to Cochin. Cochin has a good network of
national highways also, which connects the place with major metros
in India. |
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