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 Cochin,
'Queen of the Arabian sea' is the capital
of Eranakulam district. The city is built up on
a cluster of islands and peninsulas joined by
the bustling town on the main land, Ernakulam.
Past entwines hand with modernity. Ruins of
colonial days make the history a pervasive
presence here. Cochin is the only metro in
Kerala that is located on Central Kerala.
Airport, harbour, oil refinery, public and
private sector industrial units and hill-
produce trading centres make the city the
biggest commercial hub in Kerala.
Geographically, the district with coastal,
midland and high ranges is a
Kerala-in-miniature. The urban district accounts
for 8123-hector forest. |
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Tourist Spots |
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Bolghatty palace : A picturesque island
with a palace turned tourist hotel, which was
built in 1744 by Dutch Government. |
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Wellington Island : Airport, harbour and
headquarters of several governments departments
are on this island. |
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Museum : Evokes memories of 19 the
century. |
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Synagogue : The jewel on Kochi's
physique, stands testimony to the tolerance and
hospitality of local rulers of Kerala. Built in
1568. |
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Dutch Palace : A Portuguese contribution
to King of Kochi in 1586. Named after Dutch when
they rebuilt the palace later. |
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Fort Kochi : The first foreign Church in
India. Vasco De Gama was buried here; later
remains were exhumed out and taken to Portugal. |
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Chinese Fishing Nets : An enticing scene.
Became trademark of Kochi. |
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Churches : Santhacrus Cathedral, Roman
Catholic Church. |
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Thrippunithara : Hill Palace Museum
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Edappally : History Museum |
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Kaladi : 45 km from Kochi. Birthplace of
Sankaracharya, a Hindu philosopher. |
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Kodanadu : Elephant camp under Forest
Department. |
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Malayatoor : St. Thomas Church, Edappally
St.George Church are pilgrim centres.
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