Places to Visit

Mattancherry Palace
  • Mattancherry Palace, located in Palace Road and built by the Portuguese as early as 1557, is considered to be one of the important places to visit in Cochin,Popularly known as Dutch Palace.
Indo-Portuguese Museum
  • The Indo-Portuguese Museum is an amalgamation of Indian and Portuguese culture and architecture. Located in Fort Kochi area, it was built by former Bishop of the city, Joseph Urethra.
Paradesi Synagogue
  • Built in 1568, Paradesi synagogue or the Jewish synagogue is the oldest one amongst all commonwealth countries. Jewish synagogue is located in Jew Town area of Cochin and was built by Cochin Jewish group.
Hill Palace
  • Hill Palace is a heritage museum and houses many archaeological relics and imperial belongings of the Maharaja of Kochi. The palace was constructed in 1865 and comprises 49 buildings.
Folklore Museum
  • Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum is one of the popular tourist places in Cochin. It displays cultural exhibits and folk-tribal objects of the state. The museum is a 3 storeyed building, inaugurated in 2009 and representing the real legacy of Kerala.
Veegaland
  • Popularly known as Wonder La Amusement Park, Veegaland is the country’s first theme park and one of the most happening place in Kochi. Located on a hilltop, Veegaland is famous for thrilling and fun-filled rides, thus making it perfect for a family outing.
Kathakali Center
  • Kathakali is a classical dance form originating in Kerala and is quite well known for its fascinating and colorful costumes. The Kathakali Center in Kochi runs regular performances.
Marine Drive
  • Marine Drive is among the most beautiful and romantic places in Kochi. Just watching the gamboling waves and the magnificent sunset will leave you mesmerized.
Fort Kochi Beach
  • There are some places that do not lose their charm even when they are bustling with tourists. While you take a stroll in the walkway of the Beach, the sun will spread out warm tones, the birds will chirp love songs, and the gentle wind will sway by.
Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
  • ne of the most visited temple located in the south, the Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is a highly revered hindu temple. This 1500 year old temple holds great importance amongst the locals as they worship the goddess Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Amman and Keezhu Kavu Bhadrakali Amman which are considered as the healing goddesses.
Chinese Fishing Nets
  • Locally known as Cheena Wala, the Chinese fishing nets is quite popular sight to witness around the beaches of Kochi. These nets are fixed at a particular location from the shore which are used through mechanical contrivance from across a distance of 20m across.

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