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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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Trsaltra

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Good basilica.

Santa Cruz basilica is a good church with paintings and architecture. Highly recommended to visit if you are in Kochi.

Date of experience: January 2019

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Ashleo_15

Mumbai, India

9122

Reviewed 2 days ago

Indo/European Style Architecture

Santa Cruz Basilica happens to be not only one of the oldest churches in Kochi and one of the eight Basilicas. It is one of the finest and impressive churches in India made by the Portuguese The architecture of the basilica depicts a beautiful blend...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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BeachBumBill

Bali, Indonesia

305145

Reviewed 3 days ago

Impressive building

We visited on 15 January around 1100. There was wedding jut finishing and we got to watch pictures being taken of wedding party. Traditional western dress for Bride & Groom but the rest of the party was in colorful Indian attire. The building is large...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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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

GPaCalgary

Calgary

1092205

Reviewed 4 days ago

Enjoyable

This was the first stop on our tour, and our timing was perfect as we had the pleasure of being able to witness the children arriving ( many on beautiful bicycles) for school at the adjoining girls school.More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank GPaCalgary

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

Kathleen P

Littleton, Colorado

479168

Reviewed 1 week ago

An Interesting Church

At one point in time Vasco de Gama was buried here until the Portuguese took him back to Portugal. This is a small church built by the Portuguese.More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Kathleen P

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

Gopinath P

Belthangady, India

658304

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Must Visit in Fort Kochi

One of the oldest church, built by the portuguese. An amazing piece of architecture. Tourists are welcome when they are no prayers going on. A must visit place in Fort KochiMore

Date of experience: March 2018

Thank Gopinath P

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

THOMASFROMDAMASCUS

Damascus, Syria

727353

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

This Santa Cruz Cathedral is a must visit sight in Fort in Kochi!

In Fort Kochi there is an amazing church built in 1505 called the: Santa Cruz Cathedral. It was actually the first or one of the first churches’ to be built by the Portuguese explorers. When the Portuguese, under the command famous Portuguese Explorer Vasco De...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank THOMASFROMDAMASCUS

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

SundarRam54

Hyderabad, India

20968

Reviewed 10 December 2018

Portuguese Church No.2

This church is in Fort Kochi and is very close to the St.Francis Church. I was informed that this was the second Church built by the Portuguese in Kochi in 15th century. The front yard of church has a " Dhawaja Stambham" (huge pole) like...More

Date of experience: December 2018

1 Thank SundarRam54

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

AveekB8

9134

Reviewed 3 December 2018

Cathedral near the Fortnagar in Fort Kochi

This place is a must visit for travelers in Kochi. Its near to the Fort Nagar area and the jetty just beside the road to MG Beach.More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank AveekB8

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

joepurakel

Kottayam, India

7610

Reviewed 25 November 2018

a walk into history

Maintained in pristine conditions this shrine of faith is a must visit. The clean environs and friendly guides with good social skills makes one travel back in timeMore

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank joepurakel

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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Ajith2

Is post wed shoot available here

25 October 2018|

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You need permission from the Rector of the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica.

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