Post by almquis on Jun 22, 2012 11:30:32 GMT -5
A beatific retreat on the stunning southwest coastal plains of Kochi is infused with vintage elegance rendered by conventional Chinese fishing nets, old winding Jewish streets, traditional spice markets, busy harbours and such aide memoire of the bygone era. Being the medieval trading centre of the Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese, Arabs and English, the seaport city has much to recount about its dynamic and intriguing colonial past.
A spellbinding location amongst other Kerala travel destinations, Kochi is rich in the ‘old world’ charm which can be perceived with visits to city’s historical landmarks such as colonial city of Fort Kochi, the ancient Jewish or Paradesi Synagogue with gold and silver Torah scrolls, Belgian glass chandeliers, and hand-painted Chinese tiles, the heritage museum of Hill palace, the artificially created Willingdon Island, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica to name a few.
Heralded as Queen of Arabian Sea being one of the finest natural harbours of the world and major centre of spice trade for centuries is testimony of excellent potential of Cochin. The up and coming commercial hub with splendid shopping malls, multiplexes, gourmet restaurants, theme parks, awesome hangouts at pubs, clubs and live music bars lure travelers to the bustling metro of Kerala. More than the glitter of the metropolis, Cochin retains the splendor of its sparkling jade blue lagoons, coppice of coconut palms, captivating islands, sun splashed beaches and lucid, breezy backwaters. Sunset strolls at beaches bordered with Chinese fishing nets; elaborately illumined liners, silhouette of trawlers out in the vast sea is a stunning experience in itself.
A spellbinding location amongst other Kerala travel destinations, Kochi is rich in the ‘old world’ charm which can be perceived with visits to city’s historical landmarks such as colonial city of Fort Kochi, the ancient Jewish or Paradesi Synagogue with gold and silver Torah scrolls, Belgian glass chandeliers, and hand-painted Chinese tiles, the heritage museum of Hill palace, the artificially created Willingdon Island, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica to name a few.
Heralded as Queen of Arabian Sea being one of the finest natural harbours of the world and major centre of spice trade for centuries is testimony of excellent potential of Cochin. The up and coming commercial hub with splendid shopping malls, multiplexes, gourmet restaurants, theme parks, awesome hangouts at pubs, clubs and live music bars lure travelers to the bustling metro of Kerala. More than the glitter of the metropolis, Cochin retains the splendor of its sparkling jade blue lagoons, coppice of coconut palms, captivating islands, sun splashed beaches and lucid, breezy backwaters. Sunset strolls at beaches bordered with Chinese fishing nets; elaborately illumined liners, silhouette of trawlers out in the vast sea is a stunning experience in itself.