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Ernakulam is a very fast developing city and the commercial capital of Kerala. Kochi has many important places of tourist interest. Ernakulam city has a hightech children's Park with Non-Conventional Energy Museum and Musical Fountain. The Children enjoy a lot with the facilities available here.

Mattanchery Palace
Mattanchery Palace is a beautiful palace built by the Portuguese. Now this is known as Dutch Palace. Wall Paintings of the 17th century is a speciality here. An art gallery is also found here. The real glory of the palace however lies in its wall murals, all done using the tempera process of painting. Forty-five scenes from the Ramayana adorn the long walls of the bedchamber.

Veega Land
All Modern conveniences for enjoyment are arranged here for tourists. It is opened on public holidays from 11.00 am to 07.30 pm and on other days from 11.00 am to 06.30 pm.

Fort Kochi St. Francis Church


St. Francis Church was built by the Portuguese in the year 1510. Vasco Da Gama was buried here. This is the first Church built by foreigners in India. St. Francis Church was originally dedicated to Santo Antonio, the patron Saint of Portugal.

Bolgatty Island
Bolgatty Island is a beautiful Island near Kochi. Bolgatty Palace built by the Dutch is situated here. A hotel of KTDC is functioning here. The palace is twostoreyed and contains well-decorated bed chambers, a huge lounge wherein historical portraits are displayed.

Wellington Island
Wellington Island is a man-made island created from earth dredged, while deepening the Kochi Port. The island is named after Lord Wellington, the British Viceroy. A number of Hotels and Government Offices are functioning here. www.flycatcherstours.com

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