It
is also known as Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese
and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555 A.D. It acquired
the present name after 1663 when the Dutch carried out
extensions and repairs in the palace. It is interesting
to note that at no time did the Portuguese or Dutch actually
stay here. Its interiors are decorated with murals from
the Ramayana and there are some lively displays of royal
costumes and palanquins.
Timings: 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs. Closed on Fridays and national
holidays.
Jewish Synagogue
Situated
In MATTANCHERRY the Synagogue was built in 1568 AD. The
Great Scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates
in which the grants of privilege made by the Kochi rulers
were recorded and the exquisite Chinese hand-painted tiles
are of interest.
Timing: 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs and 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs.
Closed on Saturdays and Jewish Holidays.
St.Francis Church
Located
at Fort Kochi this Protestant church was originally built
by the Portuguese in 1510 AD and is believed to be the oldest
church built by the Europeans in India. lt is here the remains
of the inveterate traveler, Vasco da Gama were initially
buried and 14 years later, his mortal remains were taken
to Portugal.
Santa
Cruz Basilica Church
Fort
Kochi- This Roman Catholic Church situated close to St.
Francis Church is worth visiting. Some beautiful paintings
can be seen here.
It
is also known as Dutch Palace, built by the Portuguese
and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555 A.D. It acquired
the present name after 1663 when the Dutch carried out
extensions and repairs in the palace. It is interesting
to note that at no time did the Portuguese or Dutch actually
stay here. Its interiors are decorated with murals from
the Ramayana and there are some lively displays of royal
costumes and palanquins.
Situated
In MATTANCHERRY the Synagogue was built in 1568 AD. The
Great Scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates
in which the grants of privilege made by the Kochi rulers
were recorded and the exquisite Chinese hand-painted tiles
are of interest.
Located
at Fort Kochi this Protestant church was originally built
by the Portuguese in 1510 AD and is believed to be the oldest
church built by the Europeans in India. lt is here the remains
of the inveterate traveler, Vasco da Gama were initially
buried and 14 years later, his mortal remains were taken
to Portugal.