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What to see

Cochin Sightseeing | Fort Cochin | Mattancherry | Alappuzha | Muziris etc

What to see in Cochin

Fort Cochin

Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This is part of a handful of water-bound regions toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old Kochi or West Kochi. Adjacent to this is Mattancherry. In 1967, these three municipalities, along with a few adjoining areas, were amalgamated to form the Corporation of Cochin.

Fort Kochi has  a quaint ambience and the colonial buildings, telling the tales of centuries-old cultural and commercial interaction with the colonial powers of the West, makes a big impression. 

The history of Fort Kochi is fascinating with various European powers - the Portuguese in 1500, the Dutch in 1663 and the British in the 18th century – invading, controlling, looting and at the same time enriching the place.

Chinese Fishing Nets

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Santa Cruz Basilica

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St Francis Church

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Parade Ground

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Fort Kochi Beach

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Indo Portuguese Museum

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VOC Gate

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Dutch Cemetery

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Vasco House

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Fort Immanuel

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Princess Street

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Bishop's House

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What to see in Mattancherry

Mattancherry, the western part of the corporation of Cochin, was once a bustling centre of trade, particularly in spices. Invasions from across the sea was frequent and the invaders left indelible marks on the landscape, culture, art and social history of the place. 

Mattancherry welcomed every migrant community that came to her with warmth and provided them with ample opportunities to flourish. Thanks to the benevolence of the erstwhile kings of Cochin, many a community like that of Jews, Konkanis, Gujaratis, Jains and Marathis made the place their home. 

Even today, Mattancherry has people of different tongues and ethnic identities. Churches, agraharams, mosques and a synagogue co-exist in the area, along with the buildings of the colonial era, pointing to a vibrant past and a harmonious present.  

Paradesi Jewish Synagogue

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Mattancherry Dutch Palace

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Jew Town

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Jain Temple Mattancherry

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Jewish Cemetery

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Clock Tower

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Spice Market

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 Cochin Shore Ex - 2018-19