Also known as the Dutch Palace, this building has a mix of Colonial, Kerala and Mughal architecture. You can find beautiful murals and paintings depicting Hindu temple art. Entry fee is ₹ 5 for Indian nationals and ₹ 100 for foreigners.
Discover the traditional art, crafts and music of Kerala at this museum. You can find interesting exhibits like puppets, masks, ancient tools, and royal costumes. Entry fee is ₹ 100 for Indian nationals and ₹ 200 for foreigners.
This 150-year-old Palace was once the residence of the Maharaja of Cochin. You can find more than 49 acres of land with a deer park, children’s park, and prehistoric park, in addition to exhibits that display antique furniture and rare artifacts. Entry fee is ₹ 30 for Indian nationals and ₹ 150 for foreigners.
Step inside this renovated building that showcases the influence of the Portuguese on India. You can find exhibits like altars, lamps, chalices, and statues that have been brought from various parts of Kerala. Entry fee is ₹ 10 for Indians and ₹ 25 for foreigners.
This church is a historic landmark and is famous for being the first European church in India. Surrounded by lush green fields and the Arabian Sea, St. Francis Church has a valued artefact, like Vasco Da Gama’s gravestone, which has lasted more than a century. Entry is free.
If you have more time, you can consider visiting the Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi, and the Ernakulam Shiva Temple. If you have less time, you can combine the Mattancherry Palace and Kerala Folklore Museum visits on Day 1 and the Hill Palace Museum and the Indo-Portuguese Museum visits on Day 3 with advanced planning.