Visit Cochin to discover the illustrious past of the colonial period

Cochin, renowned as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is a vibrant commercial centre in Kerala. This metropolitan city boasts an array of ancient religious monuments, grand palaces, exquisite beaches and inland lakes. Once ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch and British, Cochin has a beautiful array of well-preserved architecture from its colonial past. The Mattancherry Palace is a fine example, known as the Dutch Palace with murals depicting scenes from several Indian mythological epics, including the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Then there’s the Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest existing synagogue in the Commonwealth countries that features various sparkling Belgian chandeliers and lamps, as well as hand-painted porcelain tiles. Another prominent attraction of Cochin is the Santa Cruz Basilica, one of the eight Basilicas in India where you can discover a mix of Indo-European and gothic architecture. Other famous landmarks to visit include the Sree Poornathrayeesa temple, Vamanamoorthy temple, Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha and St. Francis Church, one of the oldest churches in India, constructed by Europeans. Contact Brightsun Travel and receive the lowest airfares to Cochin, which will enable you to explore the city’s fascinating historical attractions.

Cochin is a famous hub of unique museums depicting the rich cultural legacy of the region. Visit the  city’s Indo-Portuguese Museum to browse a range of sculptures and rare artifacts, including silver processional crosses and a 16th-century altar made from teakwood. Step inside the Hill Palace Museum, the largest archaeological museum in Kerala that showcases a variety of oil paintings, murals, sculptures and jewellery. Head towards the Kerala Folklore Theater and Museum to witness a collection of costumes related to the traditional dance forms of Kathakali, Ottanthullal, and Mohiniyattam. Here you can also discover ancient wood carvings, puppets, musical instruments and copper and bronze sculptures. Then there’s the Pareekshith Thampuran Museum which exhibits various antiques related to the royal family of Cochin. Another captivating museum worth visiting here is the Indian Naval Maritime Museum that throws light on the history of the Indian Navy, including details about the Goa liberation operation and Kargil war. Contact Brightsun Travel to book Cochin cheap flights and discover the rich cultural heritage of this iconic city.