Explore The First European Township In India: Fort Kochi!

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Gopika VC

The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is a historic building in Kerala. It is one of the eight basilicas in the country. 

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Santa Cruz Basilica

The Maritime Museum in Kochi is a tribute to the Indian Navy, which is now one of the world's top 10 naval forces

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Maritime Museum

Mocha art cafe is a great place to relax if you want to go to an art cafe. It is a 16th-century building in Mattancherry that has been turned into a beautiful cafe-restaurant

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Mocha Art Cafe

The first Portuguese church in the country was built by the St. Francis CSI Church. The church has been around since 1503, when Pedro Alvarez De Cabral started it.

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St Francis Church

In Fort Kochi, the huge Chinese fishing nets that hang off the side are a major tourist attraction. It is thought that Zheng He brought these nets to this area

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Chinese Fishing Nets

Dutch Palace, also known as The Mattancherry Palace, is a beautiful piece of architecture built in the style of Kerala with colonial influences.

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Dutch Palace

The Jewish Synagogue was built in 1568. It is also known as the Paradesi Synagogue. The synagogue welcome you with a rare collection of old things

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Jewish Synagogue

The Kerala Kathakali centre is a place you have to go if you like art and like to watch old dance styles. It was set up in 1990.

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Kerala Kathakali Center

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is the largest art show in India. It is an international show of contemporary art.

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Kochi-Muziris Biennale