Nearby Attractions in Kochi

Nearby Attractions in Kochi

Many Kochi nearby attractions are concentrated in Fort Kochi area. There are palaces, museums, bungalows, churches and synagogue in this part of the town. They could be accessed on road or by ferry service. There are many museums and parks worth seeing in Kochi that anyone should visit during their stay. Though there are not good beaches in Kochi, there are some beaches nearer to the area located north of Vypin Island and Kodanadu. There are many places of worship here that belong to various religions like Hindu temple, Jain temples, Sikh gurudwaras, Jewish synagogues, churches and mosques. There are also fee eco tourist villages located few kilometers from the main city.

Last Updated: 01/10/2012

• Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

  Fort Kochi

  Distance from Kochi :7 km;

  Time to Reach from Kochi :0h, 11 m

  Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is one of the oldest churches of India and is one of the eight Basilicas of the country. This is a very impressive church with historic significance and noted for its architectural and artistic grandeur. It was originally built by Portuguese in 1558 and later was demoli...

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• Jewish Synagogue

  Kochi

  Distance from Kochi :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Kochi :0h, 6 m

  Jewish Synagogue also known as Paradesi Synagogue is located in Kochi and was built in 1568 by Malabar Yehudan people. It is located in the Old Cochin area called Jew Town. The synagogue has four buildings and is located adjacent to the Mattancherry Palace. It houses many valuable antique products s...

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• Mattancherry Palace

  Kochi

  Distance from Kochi :6 km;

  Time to Reach from Kochi :0h, 10 m

  Mattancherry Palace is also called Dutch Palace and is standing as an example of Hindu Art. It is a quandrangular structure built in Nalukettu style and has a courtyard in the middle. There is a small temple in its premises dedicated to Pazhayannur Bhagavati. The number of murals painted in rich war...

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• Hill Palace

  Hill Palace Road, Thiruvankulam, Kerala

  Distance from Kochi :14 km;

  Time to Reach from Kochi :0h, 19 m

  Hill Palace is located near Tripunithura and is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala. It was built in 1865 and has 49 buildings spreading across 54 acres of land. It has an archaeological museum, heritage museum, deer park, children’s park and pre-historic park. The exhibits include cro...

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• Marine Drive

  Ernakulam, Kerala

  Distance from Kochi :8 km;

  Time to Reach from Kochi :0h, 12 m

  Marine Drive is a picturesque spot in Kochi that faces the backwaters and is a popular hangout for the local people. This is also one of the important shopping areas of Kochi. Hundreds of people walk along the walkway in the evening times. The important landmarks of Marine Drive are The Marine Walkw...

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