PALLIPURAM FORT
Situated
on the northern fringe of the Vypeen Island, Pallippuram Fort was built in 1507
AD, by the Portugese. It is considered to be the first fort built in India by
the Europeans.
It witnessed several battles between the Portugese and the Dutch. The hexagonal-shaped
fort has three storeys and is now a protected monument.
One of the oldest existing European monuments in India, Pallippuram Fort
was captured by the Dutch in 1661 AD and finally sold to the State of Travancore
in 1789 AD. The Catholic Church at Pallippuram is an important pilgrim centre
for the Christians.
Significance
One of Oldest remaining European Monuments in India.
General Information
Location
Ernakulam, Kerala.
Origin
1503 AD.
Built In
1507 AD
Built By
Portuguese
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.
