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"Ernakulam is Kerala's prime tourist destination and spreads across islands and promontories in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and Backwaters. Its main sections are modern Ernakulam in the east and the old districts of Mattancherry and Fort Cochin on a peninsula in the west."

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Kappalupally Church at Ernakulam-Kerala

With a history stretching back to the time of king Solomon when it was known as the “Queen of the Arabian sea” Kochi has been a hot stop. Arab, Phoenocian & Chinese traders stopped in search of spices while Marco Polo, Vasco da Gama, Dutch East India Companu & the British followed. Curling around water Kochi is made up of several islands and 2 main centers. Ernakulam & Fort Kochi/ Mattancherry. Highly cosmopolitan, people live together between Chinese fishing nets architecture dominated by Dutch & British styles and the mood heavy Jew Town.

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The Hill Palace Museum Pazhur Mulamkuzhi Malayattur (Pilgrim Centre) Chennamangalam Kalady (Pilgrim Centre) Kodungalloor The Museum Of Kerala History and It`s Makers	Taj Malabar Alwaye Bolgatty Island Alwaye Bolgatty Island Chinese Fishing Nets Cochin Boat Rides Gundu Island Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) Munikkal Guhalayam St. Francis` Church, Fort Cochin The Parikshith Thampuran Museum Willingdon Island