| Cochin |
| A booming business metropolis, the district comprises many interesting cities including Mattancherry and Fort Kochi.The commercial capital of Kerala and one of the finest natural harbours in the world, Kochi in Ernakulam is renowned as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. |
| Cherai Beach |
| This lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming,Dolphins are occasionally spotted here.A typical kerala village nearby,with paddy fields and coconut groves is an added attraction. |
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| Mattancherry Palace |
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Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Varma of Kochi, the palace was renovated in 1963 by the Dutch. |
| Chinese Fishing Nets |
| The huge cantilevered fishing nets were erected here between 1350 and 1450 AD by traders from the court of Kublai Khan. Set up on teakwood and bamboo poles, the best place to watch the nets being lowered into the sea and the catch being brought in is the Vasco Da Gama Square. |
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| Jewish Synagogue |
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Constructed in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth. It is noted for its mid 18th century hand painted, willow-patterned floor tiles from Canton in China, a clock tower, Hebrew inscriptions on stone slabs, great scrolls of the Old Testament,acient scripts on copper plates etc. |
| Jew Town |
The area around the Jewish Synagogue, the Jew Town is a centre of spice trade and
curio shops. |
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| Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary |
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Thattekad nestled in evergreen forests, was discovered by the renowned ornithologist of India, Dr.salim Ali and is names after him. |
| The Hill Palace Museum |
| The Hill palace, 52-acre official residence of the erstwhile Kochi royal family was built in 1865 |
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