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Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica was built by the Portuguese in Fort Cochin, one of the oldest Christian / Catholic Churches in India, which is owned and administered by the Diocese of Cochin, open to all, when no religious and liturgical services are...more

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Parade & KB Jacob Road | Fort Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682001, India

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Sarosh I

Mumbai, India

91

Reviewed 3 days ago

Beautiful Church

When you visit a church pr a place of worship, you not only look at the way its built but also the way it makes you feel when you're inside, and for me this church was the most beautiful one i ever visited, pl do...More

Thank Sarosh I

Thank you very much for visiting our ancient Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin, built by the Portuguese. The Church that you visited is the second Cathedral by the Portuguese, after the first one was used by the Dutch as depot for ammunitions and later...More

Charles_and_Susan

Nottingham, United Kingdom

747180

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Worth a look

This is a Roman Catholic Church and so is decorated differently to the protestant churches in the area. There are lots of pictures and icons as you'd expect. Check out the pictures on the ceiling.More

Thank Charles_and_Susan

Thank you very much for visiting our ancient Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin, built by the Portuguese. The Church that you visited is the second Cathedral by the Portuguese, after the first one was used by the Dutch as depot for ammunitions and later...More

Elaine S

Melbourne, Australia

27650

Reviewed 1 week ago

Interesting reflecting its history

This is an attractive church and it's easy to think about the diverse influences in the history of Fort Kochi,More

Thank Elaine S

Thank you very much for visiting our ancient Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin, built by the Portuguese. The Church that you visited is the second Cathedral by the Portuguese, after the first one was used by the Dutch as depot for ammunitions and later...More

jinudev

Kochi (Cochin), India

13227

Reviewed 1 week ago

History lies here.

One of the famous basilicas in Kerala. Built in 1558 AD. History lies here. Half an hour drive from Ernakulam. So many nearby places to visit.More

Thank jinudev

Thank you very much for visiting our ancient Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin, built by the Portuguese. The Church that you visited is the second Cathedral by the Portuguese, after the first one was used by the Dutch as depot for ammunitions and later...More

SidJ102

31

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Heritage Church

Very nice and big church to visit around Fort Kochi. you can walk and roam around this place and there is also Kathakali Center 5 min walk. so you can visit that also. Location is very close to most homestays in Fort Kochi.More

Thank SidJ102

Thank you very much for visiting our ancient Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin, built by the Portuguese. The Church that you visited is the second Cathedral by the Portuguese, after the first one was used by the Dutch as depot for ammunitions and later...More

KERALJJ

Kerala, India

141

Reviewed 10 September 2018

Love it

The church is an old but it's maintain in good way. One we enter feel a holy atmosphere, on my first visit to fort Kochi I entered this basilica. Especially in fort Kochi they need to conduct more English mass , it's sould be help...More

Thank KERALJJ

Thank you very much for visiting our ancient Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin, built by the Portuguese. The Church that you visited is the second Cathedral by the Portuguese, after the first one was used by the Dutch as depot for ammunitions and later...More

deepa v

11716

Reviewed 6 September 2018 via mobile

Heritage

The church is one of the oldest in India and the architecture and carvings are awesome.Its well maintained..must visit...More

Thank deepa v

Thank you very much for visiting our ancient Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin, built by the Portuguese. The Church that you visited is the second Cathedral by the Portuguese, after the first one was used by the Dutch as depot for ammunitions and later...More

alwin t

6770

Reviewed 4 September 2018

Must to see...

Santa cruz basilica is a must do activity in and around fort kochi. absolutely stunning construction made by portuguese legacy. Well maintained architecture and wonderful paintings on the ceiling...More

Thank alwin t

Thank you very much for visiting our ancient Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin, built by the Portuguese. The Church that you visited is the second Cathedral by the Portuguese, after the first one was used by the Dutch as depot for ammunitions and later...More

Sumitkumar_13

Mumbai

49077

Reviewed 31 August 2018

Famous

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is one of the most popular tourist spots in Kochi. The place is nicely maintained.More

Thank Sumitkumar_13

Thank you very much for visiting our ancient Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin, built by the Portuguese. The Church that you visited is the second Cathedral by the Portuguese, after the first one was used by the Dutch as depot for ammunitions and later...More

Ramanamurthy_NV

Chennai, India

18191

Reviewed 16 July 2018 via mobile

Historical and Ancient Church..

One of the ancient and historical church in Kerala... Beautiful paintings on the ceilings.. Good maintenance.. Must visit place in Fort Kochi..More

Thank Ramanamurthy_NV

Thank you very much for visiting our ancient Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Cochin, built by the Portuguese. The Church that you visited is the second Cathedral by the Portuguese, after the first one was used by the Dutch as depot for ammunitions and later...More

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micky1234567890

What would be the mass timings for Christmas this year? Is there an English mid-night mass available to attend? Also, is there a a car parking facility?

23 November 2017|

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Dear micky1234...., The Christmas Midnight Mass, presided by the Bishop of Cochin begins at 11.45 pm on 24.12.2017. it is a combined mass both in English and in Malayalam with Latin singing. Id you come early enough to Santa... More