Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
Mattancherry Palace is also known as Dutch palace originally built by the Portuguese in 1557 and was offered to Veera Kerala Varma the Raja of Kochi. The palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch since then it has come to be called the ‘Dutch Palace’, Actallt no time did the Portuguese or the Dutch actually stay here. On display here are beautiful Murals depicting scenes from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata and some of the ancient Hindu legends. The palace also houses Dutch maps of old Kochi, royal palanquins, coronation robes of former Maharajas of Kochi as well as the furnishings belonging to that period.

Bolghatty Palace
Bolgatty Palace built by the Dutch in 1744 at Bolghatty, is a beautiful island near the city of Cochin. It was the residence of the British resident of Kochi (Cochin), is now a hotel run by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC). The only golf course in Kochi is here and several vantage points for lovely views of the harbor and the sea

Chinese Fishing Nets
The entrance to the Cochin harbor is spotted by the Chinese Fishing Nets has been brought from by traders of Kubalai Khan’s Court. These are large nets which hang from bamboo or teak posts are about 10 meters in height and each is operated by a team consisting of six fishermen. They are used at high tide and are still used by local fishermen in fort Cochin to catch fish attracted by the lights hanging above the nets.

Cherai Beach: A lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are infrequently seen here. A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby are the attraction of this beach. It is a popular tourist destination among locals and foreigners.

Willington Island: Named after Lord Willingdon the British Viceroy of India is a man-made island created from the substance dredged while deepening the Cochin port surrounded by gorgeous backwaters. It houses the city''''''''s best hotels, trading centers, as well as the Government of India Tourist Office, the Southern Naval Command and other important offices.

Fort Kochi: became the first fort built by the Europeans (Portuguese) in India. Firstly, the Dutch and then British all constructed numerous architectures in and around this historic fort.

Church of Saint Francis, Cochin is located two kilometers from Fort cochin, built in 1510 AD by five Portuguese priests who arrived with Albuquerque and was dedicated to saint Anonio. This church, said to be the oldest among the churchs build by Europeans in India. It was restored in 1779 by the protestence Dutch, converted to an Anglican Church by the British in 1795. Vasco da Gama''''''''s remains were buried here in 1524 and after 14 years his mortal remains were taken to Lisbon, Portugal but his tombstone are still here.

Santa Cruz BasilicaIs the large and impressive monumental Catholic Church close to St. Francis Church was also built by the Portuguese in 1558. It has beautiful paintings on the ceiling and striking pale colored interior.

Jewish Synagogue
The oldest synagogue in Mattancherry was built in the year 1568s and was partially destroyed in the war of 1662 and was rebuilt by the Dutch. It is open for two hours in the morning (10 am-12 noon) and a further two in the afternoon (3pm-5pm) each day and closed on Saturday and Jewish holidays. The synagogue is famous for its amazing 18th century hand painted willow pattern floor tiles imported from China. There are abundant wonderful features to be viewed, including scrolls from the Old Testament and ornamental Belgian lamps.
The Hill Palace Museum - Tripunithura, was the official residence of Cochin Royal Family. It is 12 kims away from Eranakulam on Eranakulam – Chottanikkara route. It was built in 1865 AD. The Palace also encompasses a Deer Park and horse riding facilities. A complete ethno-archaeological museum and Kerala''''''''s first heritage museum are the main attractions. Oil paintings, 19th century paintings, Murals, sculpture in stone and plaster of Paris, manuscripts, inscriptions and coins belonging to the Cochin royal family are displayed here. It opens from 10 am – 5 pm except Monday and national holidays.