OLD COCHIN ALSO KNOWN AS FORT COCHIN

Old Cochin comprising of Fort Cochin,Mattancherry and its adjoining areas is
famous for several sites of historical significance.The St.Francis Church,the Santa Cruz Basilica and the Chinese fishing nets are all located at Fort Cochin.
the Dutch Palace,the Synagogue and the ecclesiastically important Coonen Cross at Mattancherry beckons you to the bygone era when old Cochin had cultural and trade relations with Arabia,Rome and China and to a vibrant history of European Imperialism thereafter. Fort Cochin's reputation made the
famous Italian traveller of the time,Nicolas Conti remark, 'If China is where you
make money,then Cochin surely is the place to spend it'. Old houses particularly
in Fort Cochin still retain their colonial charm,with some neighbourhoods
reminiscent of quaint hamlets in Holland, England and Portugal. Many of the
century old mansions have been revamped into luxurious homestays for those
wishing to sample Kerala-style home away from home experience.The beach at
Fort Cochin is ideal for an evening walk against a spectacular sunset.The highly
cosmopolitan is even today engaged in active trading....