Cochin Tourism

Tourism in Cochin:This article is all about an interesting place in Kerala known as cochin.It was called as Kochi but now its known by the name Cochin. So bear in mind that Kochi and Cochin are same.Location : Its located in Kerala state.I think most of you would have heard of place Kerala(Gods own country)Lets bring back our attention to Cochin.The world-renowned port city of Cochin is an important business centre and holiday destination.Its called as "Queen of the Arabian Sea" .Cochin offers several tourist destinations that are worth visiting during your holidays.

Places to visit in CochinThese are some places to visit in Cochin. Make sure taht you dont miss any.

• MATTANCHERRY PALACE : It is also known as Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja (Kings were called as Raja) of Kochi (Earlier Cochin was known as Kochi ) in 1555 A.D.
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• JEWISH SYNAGOGUE : Its situated in Mattancherry.This synagogue was built in 1568 AD. The Great Scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded and the exquisite Chinese hand painted tiles are of interest.
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• ST. FRANCIS CHURCH : It is believed to be the oldest church built by the Europeans in India.
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• SANTA CRUZ BASILICA CHURCH :This is worth visiting. Some beautiful paintings can be seen here.
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• ST. FRANCIS ASSISI CHURCH :It is the most beautiful and old church in Ernakulam city.You can see the blend of Portuguese and Kerala style of architecture.
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• CHINESE FISHING NETS : The Chinese Fishing nets that line the sea-front and exhibit a mechanical method of catching fish by local fishermen in Fort Kochi. It is said to have been brought from China by traders of Kubala Khan's Court, they are used at high tide.
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• BOLGHATTY PALACE : Bolghatty Palace is situated in Bolghatty Island a narrow palm-fringed Island easily accessible from the mainland. The Palace was built by the Dutch in 1744.
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• HILL PALACE MUSEUM :Different types of sculptures, collection of rare coins,old weapons, manuscripts in ancient scripts and collection from Kochi Royal Family are exhibited here. Tourist may also visit the Deer Park situated there. Horse riding facility is also available.

• WILLINGDON ISLAND : A man-made island created from the material dredged while deeping Kochi Port.

• MUSEUM OF KERALA HISTORY :Presents one hour light and sound spectacles of life-size sculptures in concrete, of the makers of Kerala history, together with the background music and commentary with glimpses of the vastness and diversity of Kerala's history over the centuries.