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| St. Francis Church, Kerala
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| Address |
10 kms from Ernakulam |
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| City |
Kochi |
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Kerala |
| Location |
South India |
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| Year of Construction |
1503 AD |
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| Type of Construction |
Medieval |
| Type of Building |
Church |
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| Religion |
Christianity |
| Importance |
Vasco da Gama was buried here in 1524 AD...14 years later his mortal remains were taken to Portugal but the carved gravestone can still be seen in the church. |
| Famous For |
First European Church In India to have been built in the new European influenced style and tradition. |
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| Best Time |
September to May |
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| Accomodation |
Accomodations are easily available at the hotels and lodges in Cochin. |
| Accesibility |
Cochin is easily accessible from the other major Indian cities by air, rail and road. |
| Nearby Cities |
Alleppey, Thrissur |
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