St.
Francis Church
Dedicated
to the memory of
A cenotaph erected in 1920 AD, in memory of the residents of Cochin who fell
in the First Great War was unveiled by the Governor of Madras. The boundary
walls were erected in 1924 AD.
Significance
Present
First European Church In India.
General Information
Location
Fort Kochi, Kerala.
Unique Features
Vasco da Gama was buried here.
Religious Practices
There are regular worship meetings in the church every Sunday and commemorative
days.
Prime Attractions of Cochin (Kochi)
Bolghatty Palace
A Scenic island near the city of Ernakulam, Bolghatty is famous for the Bolghatty
Palace built by the Dutch in 1744 AD.
Dutch Palace
Originally built by the Portuguese in the mid-16th century, the Dutch Palace
or Mattancherry Palace is located at Mattancherry. It was presented to the Kochi
Maharaja in 1555 AD and later taken over by the Dutch who carried out repairs
and extended it further
Fort Kochi Beach
A leisurely walk through the lanes of the city is the best way to discover historic
Fort Kochi. An obscure fishing village that became the first European township
in India, Kochi has an eventful and colourful history.
Jewish Synagogue
The oldest synagogue in India, it was built in 1586 AD by the prosperous Jewish
community whose links with Kerala began in Kodungalloor in northern Kerala.
