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City Tour >>Nearest
Places
City
Tour - Southern Side
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Willingdon
Island
A man-made island created from the
material dredged while deeping Kochi Port, named after
Lord Willingdon a former British Viceroy to india. Situated
between the main land Emakulam and the old town Mattancherry
and separated by the backwaters. Cochin Harbour, Southern
Naval Command, Port Trust head quarters, major trading
centers etc. are situated at Willingdon Island. Connected
to the mainland by road-cum-railway Venduruthy Bridge.
Distance: 2 Km. |
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Dutch
Palace
The Dutch Palace (Mattancherry palace) was originally
built by the Portugese. Later, in 17th century, the Dutch
modified it and presented to the Raja Veera Kerala Varma
of Kochi. Coronation of many Rajas of Kochi were held
in the Central Hall of this double- storey quadrangular
building. Rooms adjacent contain breathtaking 17th-century
murals depicting scenes from the Puranas and the great
epics - the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.Open 10 AM to
5 PM. Closed on Fridays.
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Jewish
Synagogue
The Synagogue at Mattancherry built in 1568 is the oldest
Synagogue in the Common Wealth Countries. It was partially
destroyed in the war of 1662, but was rebuilt by Dutch.
In the mid 18th century the clock tower was added. The
Great Scrolls of the Old Testament, copper plates on which
the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were
recorded, gold and silver crowns gifted by various patrons
to the synagogue. The synagouge is decorated with Chinese
hand-painted willow patterned tiles and Belgian chandeliers.
Open 10 AM to 12 Noon and 3 PM to 5 PM. Closed on Saturdays
and Jewish holidays.
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St.
Francis Church Fort Cochin
This Protestant church, originally built by the Portuguese
in 1510, is believed to be the oldest existing European
church in India. Vasco da Gama was originally buried here
in 1524 before his remains were sent to Lisbon, 14 years
later. In spite of that the exact place where he was buried
has been marked out inside the church. Closed on Sundays.
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Santa
Cruz Cathedral, Fort Cochin
This Roman Catholic church is situated near the St.Francis
church is a specimen of portugese architecture built in
1503. ‘Frescoes’and mural paintings decorate
the ceiling and interior parts of the church. |
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Fort
Kochi beach
A stroll along the beach, particularly at sunset with
the chinese fishing nets and sailing ships in the background,
is a fine experience. Many European style bungalows can
be seen along the shoreline. |
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Chinese
Fishing Nets
The chinese fishing nets found here are the only ones
of its kind in India, a legacy of the trading connections
between China and India many centuries ago. It is believed
that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai
Khan introduced these nets here. These nets, at the entrance
of the harbour and along the backwaters with pivots of
wood, are the icon of Cochin sea trade. |
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