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PLACES TO
VISIT
Kochi is famous for its natural beauty.
This small city known as the "Queen of Arabian Sea" has many
historical places to see as well as many beautiful locations
to visit. A few are listed below.
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Cherai Beach |
Marine Drive, Kochi |
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SANTA CRUZ BASILICA, FORT COCHIN - Originally built by
the Portuguese, this church was elevated to a Cathedral by Pope Paul
IV in 1558. |
CHERAI
BEACH – This lovely beach is about 25 kms away from
Ernakulam. As this beach is ideal for swimming life guards are
always alert here. |
DUTCH PALACE, MATTANCHERRY -
This Portuguese built Palace was later presented to the Cochin
raja Veera Kerala Varma in 1555. |
HILL PALACE MUSEUM, TRIPUNITHURA–
This palace built on the top of a hill, is located 11 kms. away from
Ernakulam.
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DUTCH CEMETERY, FORT COCHIN -
Sanctified in 1724, here's an authentic reminder of the many men
and women from Europe who came down all the way to play out their roles in the
colonial 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
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BOLGATTY ISLAND – This ancient palace is situated amidst 15 acres
of lush green lawns, built by the Dutch in 1744. In 1976 the palace was
converted into a hotel under the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation.
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