Kochi | 06.07.2019 | 09:30 am ~ 11:30 am

Down the Bylanes of Mattancherry

About the walk

During the 14th century, Mattancherry was a bustling centre that attracted many traders. These included the Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch, the British, and so on. These traders often tried to impress the Kochi rulers, to build a good relationship with the kingdom. Mattancherry was an important stop on the trade routes, and facilitated the trade of spices and other commodities.  The town is a mix of many cultures--people from all over the world came and settled here. Today, Mattancherry attracts many tourists who come here to explore its rich history.

In this walk, we shall visit several locations, such as the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Ginger Museum, Police Museum, Jewish cemetery, remains of the Synagogue of Kadavumbhagam, etc.

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
09:15 am

About the walk

During the 14th century, Mattancherry was a bustling centre that attracted many traders. These included the Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch, the British, and so on. These traders often tried to impress the Kochi rulers, to build a good relationship with the kingdom. Mattancherry was an important stop on the trade routes, and facilitated the trade of spices and other commodities.  The town is a mix of many cultures--people from all over the world came and settled here. Today, Mattancherry attracts many tourists who come here to explore its rich history.

In this walk, we shall visit several locations, such as the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Ginger Museum, Police Museum, Jewish cemetery, remains of the Synagogue of Kadavumbhagam, etc.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Antony Thomman
Antony Thomman holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering, a Bachelor's degree in Theology, and is a Government approved tour guide, specialising in Fort Cochin and Mattancherry heritage tours.

Meeting Time

09:15 AM

Meeting point

Bus Stop near Mattancherry Boat Jetty and Dutch Palace gate

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Bus Stop near Dutch Palace gate, Kochi

Disclaimer

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Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Please Note

  • Carry umbrella and drinking water.
  • No entry fees.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • Photography is permitted.   
  • Kindly avoid littering during the walk.
  • No authorised parking available at the meeting point.