Ernakulam, the urbane face of Kochi, is a bustling place with crowded shopping malls, restaurants and high-rises. On the cultural, political, commercial and industrial fronts, Ernakulam is on the cutting edge, as far as the State is concerned.
Chinese fishing nets
A legacy of the trading connections between China and India many centuries ago. The long rows of chinese nets silhouetted against the sunset present a spectacular sight of Cochin’s waterfront.
Dutch Palace
This palace, located on the palace road in Mattancherry was constructed by the Portuguese.
Jewish Synagogue
Built in 1567 by the Malabar Jews, the synagogue is known as the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations.