White façade
And twin spires.
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A historic cathedral in Fort Kochi, first built by the Portuguese in 1505 with the permission of the king of Cochin and raised to cathedral status in 1558; it is now the seat of the Diocese of Cochin and one of Kerala's best-known heritage buildings. The Dutch destroyed many Catholic buildings when they took Kochi in the seventeenth century, and the cathedral was rebuilt in its present form in the late nineteenth century in a style mixing Gothic and Indo-European. It catches the eye with its gleaming white façade and twin pointed spires, while inside are columns, arches, ceilings decorated with colourful paintings and stained-glass windows. Entry is free; dress modestly and keep quiet, and avoid service times. It is a short walk from St Francis Church and Fort Kochi beach.
And twin spires.
Inside.
In Fort Kochi.
Fort Kochi, Kochi
St Francis ChurchOne of the oldest European churches in India, first built in 1503 in Fort Kochi,3 minutes walk4.2
Chinese Fishing NetsKochi's best-known symbol, huge fixed wooden fishing nets on Fort Kochi beach at5 minutes walk4.4
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Mattancherry PalaceA historic palace in Kochi's Mattancherry district, popularly called the «Dutch 24 minutes walk4.3
Paradesi SynagogueA historic synagogue in Mattancherry's Jew Town, built in 1568 for the Jewish co25 minutes walk4.5Yes. Entry is free; dress modestly, keep quiet and avoid service times.