Fort
Kochi, located around 13kms from Ernakulam city, is one among the three main
urban regions that constitute the Cochin Corporation. The other two regions
are Ernakulam and Mattancherry. This important trade center in Southern India
was formed after a major flood in AD 1341 and became the first European township
in India when the Portuguese settled here in the 15th century. In AD 1663, the
town was captured by the Dutch and the British took over in 1795. Fort Kochi
is a haven for seafaring visitors, dotted with attractive sites like Vasco Da
Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St.Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow
etc. It has been declared a heritage destination with its colonial buildings
against the backdrop of the sea.
This vibrant cultural center can be easily assessable by bus from Ernakulam
which takes nearly an hour or by ferry that takes about 20 minutes.
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