The Bishop's House, Fort Kochi

Built in 1506 as the residence of the Portuguese Governor, the Bishop's House stands on a little hillock near the Parade Ground in Fort Kochi. The facade of the House is characterised by large Gothic arches and has a circular garden path winding up to the main entrance. The building was acquired by Dom Jos Gomes Ferreira, the 27th Bishop of the Diocese of Kochi whose jurisdiction extended over Burma, Malaya and Ceylon, in addition to India. Adjacent to the Bishop's House is the Indo-Portuguese Museum which houses precious artefacts collected from various churches under the Cochin diocese.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Ernakulam Junction, about 13 km away

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 45 km away

Where to Stay

Ayurveda Centre

PN Ayurvedashramam

“Dhanwandhari”, S.N. Nagar
Abdulla Road, Madavana
480-2809091
7510646518

Approximate Distance: 7.47 KM

Hotel

Kallada Holiday Inn

Aloor, Thrissur District
480-2728000 2723711
9387495500

Approximate Distance: 9.99 KM

Homestay

Green Haven Homestay

9744138169

Approximate Distance: 5.13 KM

Resort

Vedic Village Resorts

VP Island, Near Moothakunnam
9946835888, 9447047695

Approximate Distance: 9.41 KM

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Location

Latitude: 10.271681, Longitude: 76.2323