{"id":4729,"date":"2023-07-26T13:30:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T13:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/?p=4729"},"modified":"2023-08-01T10:21:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T10:21:02","slug":"kochi-the-metro-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/kochi-the-metro-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Kochi, The Metro City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kochi, the metro city, has great historical significance along with its economic and cultural richness. The beautiful city has picturesque landscapes and scenic beaches.<\/p>\n

Kochi is situated on the southwest coast of India.\u00a0 Kochi, the largest urban city, has a mix of traditions belonging to different communities.<\/p>\n

There are many things to do and explore in and around Kochi are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Metro rail and Water metro: Kochi, a fast-growing city, has envisaged significant public transportation to connect various parts of the city. Water Metro links various islands, mainland locations, and suburban areas through backwater canals.<\/li>\n
  2. Fort Kochi: A popular tourist destination, has immense historical significance as it served as a centre for trade. The architecture of Fort Kochi has a mix of different colonial powers. Dutch, Portuguese, and British buildings and churches are significant attractive places. The Chinese fishing nets, Cheenavala, \u00a0is an iconic symbol of Fort Kochi.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"\"<\/li>\n
  3. Mattancherry: Mattancherry Palace, and the Jewish synagogue are other tourist-attracting centres.<\/li>\n
  4. Dutch Cemetery: Tomb of Dutch traders and officials.<\/li>\n
  5. Indo-Portuguese Museum: The unique collection of artifacts exhibits the cultural and artistic blend of Indo-Portuguese heritage.<\/li>\n
  6. Marine Drive: One could take a walk here viewing the beautiful backwaters.<\/li>\n
  7. Cherai Beach: Spend time here relaxing at this mesmerising beach.<\/li>\n
  8. Cuisine: Kochi offers a wide range of delicious dishes, especially seafood. Street food options are also available here. Various hotels, restaurants, and resorts also provide a broad variety of delicacies.<\/li>\n
  9. Festivals: Kochi celebrates Onam, harvest festivals, and Christmas. Kochi Muziris Biennale International art exhibition is a major attraction. In Kochi, every year New Year celebrations are held in grandeur.<\/li>\n
  10. Malls: Malls organise shopping festivals with great offers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    11. Hill Palace and Bolgatty Palace are the other major centre of attraction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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