Kochi referred as the ‘Queen of Arabian Sea’ is located in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. Being a major seaport of the country, it is a key industrial capital of the state.
There are innumerable places of interest in this cosmopolitan city that are sure to delight your senses. The Mattanchary Palace was built in 1557 by Portuguese. It is embellished with beautiful murals depicting scenes from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata.
The St. Francis Church built in 1503, is regarded as India's oldest European church. The Willingdon Island is a beautiful spot to relax amidst natural surroundings.
The other attractions of the city are Pierce Leslie Bungalow, Loafer's Corner/Princess Street, Bolghatty Palace, The Dutch Cemetery, Willingdon Island, Santa Cruz Basillica Church, Kaladi, and Malayatoor.
The city offers decent accommodation facilities to the tourists as per their budget.
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