St. Francis Church, Ernakulam

St. Francis Church, centuries old church at Fort Kochi was originally built completely of timber and later reconstructed in stone masonry. It was restored in 1779 by the Protestant Dutch, converted to an Anglican church by the British in 1795 and is at present governed by the Church of South India. Vasco Da Gama was buried here in 1524 before his remains were moved to Lisbon, Portugal. The tombstone still remains here.

Visiting Hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 17:00 hrs; Saturday: 09:00 to 13:00 hrs; Sunday: 13:00 to 17:00 hrs

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Ernakulam, about 5 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 27 km away

Where to Stay

Hotel

The Old Courtyard Hotel

1/371 Princess Street
484-2215035

Approximate Distance: 0.21 KM

Hotel

Coral Isle Hotel

Near North Railway Station
484-2922300

Approximate Distance: 5.69 KM

Tour Operator

Flyzone Ventures

41/2770, Room No. 205, Sulthan Chambers
Near North Railway Station
484-2397668
9446590303, 9447803702

Approximate Distance: 5.51 KM

Hotel

Hotel Pearl Palace

Behind Shenoys, YMCA Junction
484-4015667
8129971488, 9633658888, 8129600309

Approximate Distance: 4.97 KM

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Location

Latitude: 9.966079, Longitude: 76.240734