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.
This land was once the
abode of the Paliath Achans, the prime ministers of the Maharajas
of Kochi. Their residence, the Paliam Palace represents the
architectural splendour of Kerala. The Palace houses a collection
of historic documents and relics. The hillocks at Kottayi
Kovilakom present an unusual view of the church, temple, mosque
and the synagogue.
Also interesting is a visit
to the remains of the Vypeenkotta Seminary built in the 16th
century by the Portuguese.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station :
Ernakulam, about 42 km away.
Nearest airport : Cochin
International Airport, about 20 km from Ernakulam town towards
the north .
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