Saturday, December 27, 2014

Tourism in Kerala - Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in India. Considered one of the legacy buildings of Kerala, this congregation is one of the finest and most great temples in India and went to by travelers the entire year round. It is a position of commitment and a middle of notable importance, blessed with building and creative magnificence and shades of the gothic style.The basilica serves as the Cathedral church of the Diocese of Cochin. It was assembled initially by the Portuguese and raised to a Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558, was saved by the Dutch vanquishers who wrecked numerous Catholic structures. Later the British crushed the structure and Bishop D. João Gomes Ferreira authorized another building in 1887. Blessed in 1905, Santa Cruz was announced a Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1984 More

Santa Cruz Rd, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001
0484 221 5799
Nearest railway station: Ernakulam about 12 km.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 45 km

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