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Bishop's House

Fort Kochi

Bishops House Fort Kochi

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Bishop’s House is situated on a small hillock near the Parade Ground. It can boast of a history as interesting as that of the old churches like the St Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Basilica. 

Any visitor to the Bishop’s House will be hooked right from the time of the charming walk through the circular garden path to the main entrance. 

History
Originally, the Bishop’s House was built as the residence of the Portuguese Governor in 1506. After the Dutch conquest in 1663, the building came under their control. With the British invasion, it fell into the hands of the Vernedes family. 

In 1888, Dom Jos Gomes Ferreira, the 27th bishop of the diocese of Kochi acquired it and made it the Bishop’s House. Ferreira was a powerful man and his jurisdiction extended to Burma, Malaya and Ceylon, apart from India.

Architecture and ambience
Standing amidst lush greenery with its distinctive large Gothic arches and pillars, the Bishop’s House exudes elegance that is enhanced with each passing century. Though the House has been subjected to many alterations by successive bishops since 1888, the basic structure has not been tampered with. The numerous expansive corridors, living rooms, wooden staircases, stained glass windows, marble plaque near the main staircase and so on have retained their unique charm. 

Inside the Bishop’s House, there is a series of 36 paintings displayed on the large walls. These paintings depict events in history that led to the formation of Catholic Church in Kerala, right from the arrival of the Portuguese to the establishment and growth of the diocese. 

Information Courtesy : Google/Wikipedia/Keralatourism.org

Cochin Day Tours

1.Glimpse of Fort Cochin
2.Cochin Harbor Cruise  +  Glimpse of Fort Cochin

3.Heritage & Backwaters in 01 Day Combo
4.Ayurveda Massage  +  Glimpse of Fort Cochin

Backwater Day Tours

Port of Cochin Group Tour

1.Tranquil Backwaters by Houseboat 
2.Tranquil Backwaters by Shikara canoe
3.Heritage & Backwaters in 01 Day Combo

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2. Emerald Princess Cochin Group Tour 
3. AIDA Bella Cochin Group Tour 
4. Mein Schiff Cochin Group Tour 
5. Azamara Cochin Group Tour 
6. Nautica Cochin Group Tour 
7. Insignia Cochin Group Tour 
8.Aurora Cochin Group Tour 
9.Pacific Princess Cochin Group Tour 
10.Celebrity Constellation Cochin Group Tour 
11.Legend of the Seas Cochin Group Tour ​

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