This famous temple is the first Hindu temple to shun the barrier of caste, it was one of the first Hindu temple to open its gates to all Hindus, irrespective of caste. Only Hindus are permitted to enter the temple.
guruvayoor
Jewish Synagogue
The synagogue, built in 1568, is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers. Giant scrolls of the Old Testament can be found here. It is located near the Dutch Palace.
jewish synagogue
St. Francis Church
This church is the oldest church built by Europeans in India. The famous Portuguese trader, Vasco da Gama, died in Kochi, was buried here earlier. Later his remains were taken back to Portugal. In spite of that, his burial spot inside the church has been clearly marked out.
st. francis church
Santa Cruz Basilica
The original church, situated in Fort Kochi, was built by the Portuguese in 1505 and named as a cathedral in 1558. The British colonists destroyed the cathedral in 1795. The current structure was built in 1905 and raised to the status of a basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1984.
st. francis church night view
Cheraman mosque
The Cheraman Juma Masjid is believed to be the first mosque in India, built around 629 AD. The mosque is unique because it was based on traditional Hindu art and architecture and resembles a temple.
cheraman mosque
Ernakulam Shiva Temple
The Shiva temple is located in the heart of Cochin near the Durbar Hall grounds. This temple is unique is the fact that the Shiva Linga points seawards, towards the west.
ernakulam shiva temple
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha
This is the only gurdwara in Kerala, since Cochin has the highest number of Sikhs in the state. The gurdwara is located close to the south end of MG Road. The first gurdwara in Cochin was built in 1955. The gurdwara was relocated in 1975 and the original foundation stone was moved as well. Unlike most gurdwaras this one has only one entrance due to space limitations.
