The oldest European church in India, Church of Saint Francis was built in the 16th century and quietly witnessed the struggle of various colonial powers that once ruled this area. View the quaint structure, enjoy its peaceful atmosphere, and see where the body of Vasco da Gama was entombed before being moved to Lisbon. Our Kochi (Cochin) tour planner makes visiting Church of Saint Francis and other Kochi (Cochin) attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
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Bakshishveta
It was a wonderful experience. It has great historical value and it was good to learn about it. it is worth visiting. more »
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Janet D
Interesting to see commemorative headstone of his original tomb especially as we saw his tomb in Lisbon when we visited there. Also interesting map. more »
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Geovanny B
This is the oldest church here in Cochin (Kochi) and it kept the remains of Portuguese conqueror Vasco de Gama. Small church, simple, no images, nothing. more »
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Justin Donnelly
Quite an experience seeing this small church in India, and for it to have such historical significance. If you can find the time it is worth the visit, and ensure you have a good guide who knows the history of this place too.
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Thumaty Daniel K
Historic church in India. First European Church built in India. Great landmark and a nice place of worship. Must visit while in Kochi.
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Ooru Thendi
Originally built in 1503 & is India's oldest European-built church. Originally built in 1503 & is India's oldest European-built church. The remains of Vasco da Gama were initially buried here before they were moved to Portugal.
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Nitin Sharma
Renovation work was going on when I visited in Nov. 2016. It was the first European church built in India. It hold a great importance in the pages of history.
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Vandan Jhaveri
The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was originally buried in this church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbon. The gravestone of Vasco da Gama can still be seen here.
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