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Kochi or Cochin is also known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". It is a busy port as well as the commercial capital of Kerala. The city is famous for the Chinese fishing nets in its harbor. Kochi harbor is also a popular tourist destination where people come to witness a healthy blend of the Indian culture with that of the European culture. You can see this synthesis of cultures when you travel to Kochi Kerala.
Tourist Attractions
There are several tourist attractions in Kochi to keep you occupied when you travel to Kochi Kerala. The Portuguese built the Mattancherry Palace and presented it to the king of Kochi in 1555 AD. The Dutch renovated and repaired the palace and acquired its present name, the Dutch Palace. Neither the Portuguese nor the Dutch ever stayed in the palace. The interior of the palace is embellished with murals from Ramayana and Mahabharata. The Jewish Synagogue was built in 1568 AD. The synagogue is ornamented with the Great Scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates and Chinese hand-painted tiles. St Francis Church is the Protestant church originally built by the Portuguese in 1510 AD. It is believed to be the oldest church built by the Europeans in India. Vasco da Gama was initially buried here. It was only after 14 years that his remains were taken to Portugal. Fort Cochin is India's oldest European built church constructed in 1503 AD. The fort is a reflection of the rich colonial legacy that you can see when you travel to Kochi Kerala.
Excursion Tours
There are many places where the tourists can go on excursion when they travel to Kochi Kerala. Vypeen Island is one of the most densely populated islands of Kerala. The Portuguese constructed the Azhikotta Fort here in 1503 AD. The Parishath Thampuram Museum has on display the oil paintings, old coins, sculptures, Mughal paintings and models of the temple. You can also visit Ernakulam from Kochi.
How to Reach
By Air: Kochi is connected to Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Goa, Bangalore, and Trivandrum by direct air routes.
By Rail: Kochi is connected by rail to most of the important cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.
By Road: Kochi is connected by road with several tourist centers in India.
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