Kochi: Queen of the Arabian Sea
Cochin, now Kochi, is an important and the second largest city in Kerala. A unique blend of medieval Portuguese, Dutch and English culture, Kochi is grafted on the coasts of Malabar. Thus, Kochi Tourism has its own enthralling travel narrative. It holds immense commercial and industrial importance and is one of the thriving seaports of India. The serene Kochi has been drawing traders to its shores for over 600 years. In the ancient times, the traders from Kochi dealt with the Greeks, Romans, Jews, Arabs and Chinese.
There are innumerable travel attractions in Kochi. For example, built in an attractive European style of architecture, the St. Francis Church in Kochi is a majestic chapel that boasts of lush green gardens and interiors decorated beautifully with astonishing paintings. It is dedicated to a Portuguese Saint Santo Antonio. Another point of interest in Kochi is the beautiful Dutch Palace built by the Dutch in the 17th century. Reflecting the great Indian mythological themes, the murals in the palace deserve mention. The ceilings are heavily embellished and decorated. It looks like a marble floor but in reality it is made from the mixture of burned coconut shells, lime, charcoal, plant juices and egg white. Visitors can also walk to the Jewish synagogue which is excellent piece of architecture and cultural remnant. Most praiseworthy is its tile work. Hand painted tiles were used which were imported from China. Wood carvings, rare artefacts and gold and silver crowns are the other attractions found here. Thus, check in the best features of Kochi Travel Guide and explore the cultural vestiges of this land.
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