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Fort Cochin - the spectacular Fort built by the Portuguese in 1503. The gateway to the legendary spice valleys of southern India. This jeweled isle has lured adventurers and kings, traders and travelers from every known civilization for centuries - Arabs, Persians, Chinese, Jews, Portuguese, Dutch and the English. They left behind a tapestry of cultural and architectural landmarks that stand serenely, old rivalries forgotten, along the coast of one of the world's most beautiful natural harbors. Though Kochi is one of the busiest port on the western cost,
it has its own share of sparkling blue lagoons, scenic islands
and backwaters which make the land beautiful and exciting.
Chinese
Fishing Nets, which were introduced during the medieval ages
by traders from China, located near the entrance to the
harbor,
facing the backwaters is a fascinating sight. |
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| The St. Francis Church here is the oldest
church built by an European power in India. This Church was
built by the Portuguese, and Vasco De Gama was initially buried
here. The church is located near Fortkochi beach. The Santa
Cruz
Basilica nearby, has some very beautiful paintings on the
ceiling. Mattancherry, the commercial centre of Cochin, also has many historic monuments. Notable among this is the |
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| Jewish Synagogue built in 1568 AD. The Synagogue contains many articles of interest including giant scrolls of the old testament, copper plates, painted Chinese tiles and Belgium chandeliers. |