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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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TSinParis

Paris, France

693280

Reviewed 6 days ago

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Underscores the Vibrant Christian Culture in Kochi

The basilica is a mix of Indian and European culture and architecture. Inside, the timber ceiling is quite interesting and you can feel the atmosphere of religious fervor even if you are not a believer. Good place to visit if you are in Kochi.More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank TSinParis

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

Shaji J

Trivandrum, India

731

Reviewed 1 week ago

good place to visit

This is a holy place to visit. This church is maintained very clean and neat. There is enough parking place for vehicle.More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Shaji J

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

Peter B

London, United Kingdom

461213

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Interesting church - worth popping in

Typical elaborate Portuguese/Keralan style C19 Church in Fort Kochi. Interesting carved baroque saints etc. Worth fifteen minutes of your timeMore

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Peter B

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

007ms_itchyfeet

Brisbane, Australia

15361

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Genuinely feel good church

Santa Cruz offers a warmth that is missing from many of the large basilicas, possibly due to the timber ceiling ……. and I really don't know what else! Vasco Da Gama was originally buried here and a tomb cover still marks the spot. This basilica...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank 007ms_itchyfeet

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

Trsaltra

4

Reviewed 19 January 2019 via mobile

Good basilica.

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

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Trsaltra

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

Ashleo_15

Mumbai, India

9123

Reviewed 18 January 2019

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

Thank Ashleo_15

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

BeachBumBill

Bali, Indonesia

309148

Reviewed 16 January 2019

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

Thank BeachBumBill

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

1128210

Reviewed 16 January 2019

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

492170

Reviewed 7 January 2019

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

658306

Reviewed 4 January 2019

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

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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