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  • Fearless43913294143
    1 contribution
    Experience
    I got a golden opportunity to visit the famous kerala folklore museum. The museum building is robust and majestic. The museum has various departments that have collectibles and artifacts on different subjects and historical periods on display.
    Review of: Kerala Folklore Museum
    Written 21 September 2023
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  • Robert O
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,773 contributions
    Kochi history in a nutshell
    The original palace dates from the 1540s when the Portuguese ruled Cochin. It was "a gift" (not to say bribe) to the Raja to get his support. After the Dutch defeated the Portuguese in 1663 the palace was thoroughly renovated and took its present form. The Dutch clearly wanted to show the Raja they were superior to the Portuguese and thus better 'allies'. Through the subsequent centuries the Raja family further embellished the palace resulting in beautifully woodcrafted ceilings, colourful murals, exquisite furniture and paintings.

    Well worth a visit, though the atmosphere is a bit spoiled by guards who are instructed to strictly enforce the No Photography rule. A visit to the nearby synagogue is more pleasurable.
    Review of: Mattancherry Palace
    Written 12 March 2023
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  • Robert O
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,773 contributions
    Delightful cathedral welcomes visitors to Kochi
    Completed in 1905 this Gothic style cathedral is located in the historic center of Kochi. It looks very much like any Roman Catholic church in Europe of the same time period (early 19th century). The tropical setting however makes it distinct. Special are the paintings and frescoes in the interior. Don't forget to look up.

    A pity the original cathedral was demolished by the British. From the early 1500s only Saint Francis church is left.
    Review of: Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
    Written 7 March 2023
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  • Anand G
    Kochi (Cochin), India1,994 contributions
    Small but superb upkeep
    Since it is a major temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, it is a popular pilgrimage centre which gets overcrowded during the Navaratri season. It is not very big but the way the temple is maintained and the crowd managed is exemplary. The temple has a very eco friendly approach in handling the puja items with the plates of puja materials getting recycled and reused while all packaging is done with non coated paper. Now to move on to the main deity. The Saraswati idol is quite small but radiates quite a bit of energy. Personally, although I had packed my breakfast for eating on the way back, I did not have a feeling of hunger at all. That kind of energy is not felt in many temples. As is the norm, there is a Vinayaka shrine near the main shrine. The upadevas in the outer ring has a unique shrine to Lord Veerabhadra. The temple pond as well as the temple open well are quite well maintained. The Travancore Devaswom Board should ensure that the devotees do not throw flowers and such degradeable matter in to these excellent water bodies.
    Review of: Dakshina Mookambika Temple
    Written 8 October 2019
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  • HappySheep
    Wellington, New Zealand1,610 contributions
    Church
    In Mattancherry Fort Kochin and called Church of our Lady thus is a fine building with lovely facade on Cherai street. Worth a look inside if open
    Review of: Jeevamatha Church
    Written 11 January 2020
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  • Joji J
    Kochi (Cochin), India3,104 contributions
    "16th century building"
    The Portuguese Governors residence built in 1506 AD was bought in 1888 AD by the diocese of Kochi which became the Bishop's house. The compound is with lush greenery and building with large Gothic arches and pillars. The House has been subjected to alterations without changing the basic structure, the expansive corridors, living rooms, wooden staircases, stained glass windows, marble plaque near the main staircase and so on have retained their unique charm.

    The series of 36 paintings displayed on the large walls depict events in history that led to the formation of Catholic Church in Kerala, right from the arrival of the Portuguese to the establishment and growth of the diocese. An Indo-Portuguese Museum, located within the premises of the Bishop’s House, displays various artifacts collected from different churches which will reveal the Portuguese legacy in the area. The visit to the Bishop's house was really interesting.
    Review of: Bishop's House
    Written 17 December 2019
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  • Ellemay 🍹🐠🐳
    Sydney, Australia47,362 contributions
    Nice building
    Bishop’s house is a beautiful old Colonial building built in 1506. The building has gorgeous large gothic arches & a lovely garden. There is a small museum which housed religious artefacts and Indo Portuguese history which we found interesting.
    Review of: Bishop’s House
    Written 15 November 2019
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