Indo-Portuguese Museum , Kochi
About Indo-Portuguese Museum
The Indo-Portuguese Museum situated in Fort Kochi throws light on the strong Portuguese influence in both the art and the architecture of the region. The museum has become is an important center for understanding the Indo-Portuguese Christian Art heritage, which is still surviving.
The museum currently houses some outstanding collections and is well known for its artistic and architectural marvels, which bear the mark of strong Portuguese influence. Some of these include a piece of the altar made in teak wood (16th century) from the Church of Our Lady of Hope, Vypeen, a chasuble (19th century) from Bishop's House, Fort Kochi, Processional cross, which is a combination of silver and wood (17th century) from Santa Cruz Cathedral, Fort Kochi, Indo-Portuguese Monstrance (18-19th century), from The Church of Our Lady of Hope, Vypeen. Among the displayed items, the Coat of Arms of the Franciscans needs special mention
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St. Francis' Church, Kerala
0.5 km from Indo-Portuguese Museum - See map
St. Francis Church, in Fort Kochi is a beautiful church that stands white and proud in its red courtyard with the backdrop of green palm trees...
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Chinese Fishing Nets, Kerala
0.7 km from Indo-Portuguese Museum - See map
Catching the setting sun, these Chinese Fishing Nets frame many a Cochi postcard. The nets stand on the beach; bamboo and teak poles help lower...
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Fort Kochi, Kerala
0.7 km from Indo-Portuguese Museum - See map
About 13 kilometers from Ernakulam is Fort Kochi where the paved roads are lined with beautiful and well-preserved colonial structures...
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Mattancherry Palace, Kerala
1.8 km from Indo-Portuguese Museum - See map
The highlight of Mattancherry Palace or the Dutch Palace is the carved ceilings and murals inside. It was built by Portuguese to be presented...
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Jewish Synagogue, Kerala
3.8 km from Indo-Portuguese Museum - See map
The synagogue in Kochi is the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth; it dates back to 1568.Cochin has an interesting history of Jewish emigration....
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Paradesi Synagogue, Kerala
5.7 km from Indo-Portuguese Museum - See map
The oldest active synagogue in India, the Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi is home to many interesting objects of antiquity including the Scrolls of...
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Willingdon Island, Kerala
11.6 km from Indo-Portuguese Museum - See map
Accessible by road and Railway Bridge, Willingdon Island contains the modern port that today links it with other seaports. The port was used by...
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Marine Drive, Kochi, Kerala
13.3 km from Indo-Portuguese Museum - See map
Marine Drive in Kochi is a popular promenade , especially thronged by the locals in the evenings.Though called a drive yet vehicles are not...
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Bolgatty Palace, Kerala
17 km from Indo-Portuguese Museum - See map
The Bolgatty Palace on Bolghatty Island in Ernakulam’s twin city of Kochi is one of the oldest and most historical Dutch buildings in India. It...
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Chottanikkara, Kerala
22.6 km from Indo-Portuguese Museum - See map
Chottanikkara is an attractive village in the district of Ernakulam. It is famous for the Chottanikkara Bhagavathi temple where Rajarajeswari...
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Museum of Art and Kerala History, Kerala
23.4 km from Indo-Portuguese Museum - See map
Catch the museum when it’s open: 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm. The museum is closed on Mondays. The museum boasts of a light and sound show as...
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Thrikkakara Temple, Kerala
23.7 km from Indo-Portuguese Museum - See map
Aside from it being the major academic and commercial center in Kerala, Ernakulam is also home to a number of religious structures with very rich...
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