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Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

The first European church built in Asia, by the Portuguese in 1502, also the first Cathedral of Asia and the seat of the second Catholic Diocese in India. The British modified the structure and added oil paintings. Today, it serves as the primary seat of the Latin church of Kerala. Pope John Paul II declared it a basilica in 1984. It houses several historical paintings, decorations and artefacts.

Address: Cathedral Grounds, Fort Kochi
Getting there: opposite Children's Park
Hours: Daily 7AM-5:30PM
Price: Free
Website: santacruzcathedralbasilica.org (opens in a new tab)

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