Mattancherry, the western part of the corporation of Cochin, was once a bustling centre of trade, particularly in spices. Invasions from across the sea was frequent and the invaders left indelible marks on the landscape, culture, art and social history of the place. Mattancherry welcomed eve..
The fruit of the Citrus × sinensis is considered a sweet orange, whereas the fruit of the Citrus × aurantium is considered a bitter orange. The sweet orange reproduces asexually (apomixis through nucellar embryony); varieties of sweet orange arise through mutations.
Marine Drive in Kochi, is a popular hangout and this scenic stretch offers a spectacular view of the backwaters and the Kochi Harbour.
Shopping malls, cinema halls, restaurants, cafés and supermarkets line the drive. The Rainbow Bridge and the International Tourism Boat Jetty Complex are other attractions here.
The name Kochi has always been synonymous with trade and shopping. As a region that embraced the idea of globalization some thousands of years ago, this port city welcomed travellers around the globe to have trade with her. As the world stepped into the 21st century, Kochi also redefined its notion of shopping. Adding to this is an imposing structure at the Edapally neighborhood called Lulu International Shopping Mall, one of the biggest malls in the Indian sub-continent.
Spread over 2.5 million sq ft, this giant crystal palace with ceilings and sides made of spider fitting glass, can occupy 100,000 people at a time. The mall, which was opened to the public on 10 March 2013, houses more than 300 outlets pertaining to jewellery, food courts, fashion accessories, electronic home appliances, footwear, sportswear, travel accessories and many more. More than 320 international brands are brought under this colossal shopping space.
Centre Square is a joint venture between Kshitij Venture Capital Fund & The Peevees Group. Kshitij Venture Capital Fund , advised by Everstone Capital is a 65 million USD, retail led real estate fund developing 3.6 million sq.ft of predominantly retail space, a majority of which is already operational Across Tier 1 & Tier 2 cities in India. A thoroughly professional set up, it owns, operates & manages malls in Vadadora, Ahmedabad, Jaipur & Indore. Further, the Everstone group also owns and manages one of India’s largest malls spread across 1.2 million sq.ft in Pune. The Peevees group is owned & promoted by P.V Abdul Wahab, an industrialist with business presence in India & middle east countries. The group is a leader across its businesses notable amongst them are the U.A.E based Bridgeway Group of companies, Peevees International School and Indus Motors etc.
Jew Town in Mattancherry is famous for the antique shops all along its sides. The colonial buildings lining the street add to its old-world charm. The Jew Town is a narrow street between Mattancherry Palace and the Synagogue.
Take a walk along the Jew Town and you can breathe antiquity. The curio and antique shops along the street are capable of enchanting the visitors with their variety and rarity. A big vaarpu (bronze vessel) almost three metres in diameter is one of the major attractions here.
The Paradesi Synagogue, in a corner of Jew Town, is more than a hundred years old and houses many rare antiques. The synagogue, that woos many visitors, adds to the quaint charm of Mattancherry.
The Jewish synagogue was built in 1568, almost 1500 years after the beginning of the Jewish connection with Kerala. It was built on the land, adjacent to the Mattancherry Palace, given by the erstwhile king of Cochin.
Wonderla Amusement Park in Kochi, previously known as Veega Land, is located 15 kms from Kochi city and is home to 50+ amusement rides. Spread over 30 acres of landscaped space and built to international standards Wonderla Kochi is impeccably maintained. We have provided joyful experience to over 1 crore visitors over the past 17 years.
Wonderla Kochi is the first park in India to get ISO14001 certificate for eco-friendliness and OHSAS 18001 certificate for safety.
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Chottanikkara temple, dating back to early 10th century, is situated about 18 km from the city. Here, Goddess Bhagavathy is worshipped in three forms – Saraswathi, Bhadrakali and Durga.
It is believed that mentally ill patients who come to the temple and pray to the goddess will be cured by her. Near the temple, one can see a tree covered with long nails. These nails have been hammered in by devotees using their foreheads only. This practice is believed to have the effect of permanently disabling the evil spirit residing in the patient’s body and causing his mental imbalance.
The Catholic Bishop's Conference of India (CBCI) has raised the historic Church of Our Lady of Ransom at Vallarpadam Island in Kochi to the status of a National Pilgrim Centre. The President of the Catholic Bishops? Conference of India, Archbishop Cardinal Telesphore P. Topo, recently handed over the related documents to the Archbishop of Varappuzha, Dr. Daniel Acharuparampil.
Addressing a press meet, Dr. Daniel Acharuparampil said that the elevation of the status of the historic Marian pilgrim destination on the Vallarpadam Island to a national pilgrim centre is the precursor towards Rome declaring it a minor basilica of the Catholic Church. The CBCI has already sent the details regarding this to the Vatican.
