Cochin
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Cochin set on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas, the port city reflects the eclecticism of Kerala perfectly. With a rich past and a bustling present, it has been the business hub of the region from the very early days.
Cochin consists of mainland Ernakulam, the islands of Willington, Bolgatty and Gundu in the harbour, Fort Cochin and Mattancherry on the southern peninsula, and Vypeen Island north of Fort Cochin, all linked by ferry.
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Bolghatty Palace - Once a mansion of the British Resident and now a hotel, is in palm fringed Bolghatty Island.
Mattancherry Palace - The palace (Dutch Palace) was built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to the Cochin Raja, Veera Kerala Varma. The most important feature of Mattanchery Palace is the murals in the bedchambers and other rooms, which depict scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranic legends connected with Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, Kumara and Durga.
St. Francis Church - Built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars, this is India's oldest European-built church. The original structure was wood, but was rebuilt in stone in mid-16th century.
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Access by Air:
Cochin has an international airport as well as regular flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Goa, Chennai, Trivandrum, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
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Access by Rail:
Cochin is well connected by rail to all the major cities. The main railway station in the city of Cochin is the Ernakulam Town Railway Station.
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Access by Road:
Cochin, also known as Kochi, can be easily reached by road. The network of National and State Highways connect it to main cities.
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