Chendamangalam :
About 42 km from Ernakulam town, Ernakulam district,central Kerala.
A
church, a temple, a mosque and the remains of a Jewish synagogue - all lying in close proximity is an ideal example of the ancient Indian tradition of
religious tolerance and peaceful co-existence. At Chendamangalam, apart from these historic evidences, nature also unveils her rare combination. The place
has a singular geography of three rivers, seven inlets, hillocks and vast expanses of green plains.
Dutch Palace, Mattancherry
Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the Palace
was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. The palace with a Bhagavathi temple in the central courtyard is built like the typical Kerala style mansion - the
Nalukettu - the home of the aristocracy, nobility and upper classes, with four separate wings opening out to a central courtyard.
Koyikkal Palace, Nedumangad
The Koyikkal Palace, situated far of away from
the city, was actually built for Umayamma Rani of the Venad royal family who ruled the land between 1677 and 1684. The palace is a double stroreyed
traditional nalukettu with slanting gabled roofs and an inner courtyard. Today, the palace houses a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics Museum set up by the
Department of Archaeology.
Padmanabhapuram Palace
A magnificent
wooden palace of the 16th century, Padmanabhapuram Palace lies at the land''s end of mainland India. An enticing piece to any lover of art and architecture
this old palace of the Rajas of the erstwhile Travancore (1550 to 1750 AD) is a fine specimen of Kerala''s indigenous style of architecture. The antique
interiors are replete with intricate rosewood carvings and sculptured decor.
Shakthan Thampuran Palace
The Palace of Shakthan Thampuran located in the district of Thrissur is a landmark in the annals of the Perumpadappu
Swaroopam, the former ruling dynasty of Kochi. The palace located in the heart of Thrissur town is a major attraction, especially for those with a special
interest on rulers and dynasties. At the Shakthan Thampuran Palace, one can come across and understand several interesting and remarkable aspects of the
erstwhile rulers of Kochi.
Vasco da Gama Square
Kochi, the commercial
capital of Kerala, the last port of Vasco Da Gama, where you will find synagogues, mosques, churches and temples side by side, is a place with a fascinating
history. The huge cantilevered fishing net, the Chinese fishing nets, seen here is a legacy of its spellbinding past.
Thrithala
About 75 km from Palakkad on the banks of the River Bharathappuzha
near Thrissur, Palakkad district, north Kerala.Thrithala is noted for its monuments and historic ruins and hence, has great archaeological importance. The
ruins of a large mud fort with a deep moat hewn from laterite and the Siva temple are notable cultural monuments.
Thunchan Parambu, Tirur
Located 32 kms from Malappuram at Tirur is the
hallowed Thunchan Parambu, the birthplace of Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam language. This stretch of ground has been carefully preserved for
posterity with items like the iron stylus used by the scholar and literary giant kept on display.