Kochi is one of the most exciting places in Kerala, for their natural beauty, beaches, green and mix well his-known ancient culture with the new hip-hop culture. It is one of many destinations for business and pleasure. Kochi formerly known as Cochin is a cosmopolitan city in Kerala, which is built along the saltwater lagoon. The strategic location of this site is a popular destination of India, in Indian history. During the colonial period wascontrolled by the Portuguese, Dutch and English, which is rooted in a vibrant city with European culture. This is a romantic, European architecture, unspoilt coastline, emerald green, ponds and a series of tasks is unknown.
perfect fusion between nature, culture and heritage of Kochi attracts tourists from around the world. Some of the most famous attractions of this place are:
Dutch Palace, Mattancherry
It 'also known as the DutchPalace, famous for its medieval charm. It is located in Via Palazzo, Mattancherry in Kochi. This palace has a quadrangular structure built in the style Nalukettu. This is a traditional Kerala style of architecture with a central courtyard. E 'was built by the Portuguese and with Raja of Kochi, Veera Kerala Varma. Despite this, it's like Dutch Palace, due to renovation works and various decorations are made known by the Dutch. This palace is known forwell murals that adorn the walls of the room preserved. These murals with scenes from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and Puranic legends. Other attractions of this palace is the museum, which exhibits the collection of costumes, saloon, turbans and arms of the royal families of Cochin.
Church St. Francis
It was built in 1503 and the oldest European church in India. The church is a protected monument because of its historical and cultural significance. This church isknown for two reasons, first structure with vaulted wood, rope operated fans and a tropical front and another plaque is Vasco da Gama.
Cherai Beach
It is 15 km long golden beach, very clean, flat and hot spot for swimmers and bathers. This place is famous because of sea and backwaters, rice paddies are lined with coconut palms and green. It contained one of the few places where the lagoon (poyil) and the ocean only a few hundredmeters. The natural beauty of sun, sand and sea make this place a tourist destination of Kochi high score.
The atmosphere of Kochi is fresh and relaxing, but throughout the year from December to February is the best time to visit this place looked. Some of the other main attractions of this place are Hill Palace Museum, Willingdon Iceland, and gundu Vypeen Islands, Chinese fishing nets and many others.