Fort Kochi (Again), Kerala, India

Aug 29, 2026 | Asia, India, Town

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Fort Kochi: Kochi, Kerala, India
Date Picture Taken: Jan, 2026

I had about four or five days in Kochi, so I revisited Fort Kochi, this time with a better camera. On the way to Fort Kochi from my hotel by Uber.

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Back at Fort Kochi.

These photos were taken at many of the same places I visited before, but this time with a better camera for better-quality pictures.

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Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is one of the oldest and most important Christian churches in India. It was originally built by the Portuguese in 1505 and later rebuilt in its present form in the late 19th century.

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The cathedral is especially known for its Gothic-style architecture, tall white towers, colorful stained glass, ornate altar, and beautifully painted ceiling. It was elevated to the status of a basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1984.

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St. Francis CSI Church

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From the church, I walked toward the Fort Kochi waterfront.

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The waterfront market

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The famous Chinese fishing nets along the Fort Kochi waterfront.

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