Kerala is renowned for its stunning Western Ghats, verdant valleys, secret lakes, silvery waterfalls, and exquisite backwaters, but after you have had your fill of God’s Own Country’s natural splendor, it is time to visit some of the state’s most well-known churches. Whether you identify as religious or not, you will undoubtedly appreciate the magnificent architecture of these cathedrals.
From temples to churches, Kerala reflects the traits of secular India. Tourists often organize religious tours to Kerala to the sacred and revered temples and churches of Kerala. The holy places in Kerala, like the sacred Thirunavaya Temple and Mangala Devi Temple, are visited by several devotees.
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List of churches in Kerala
- Santa Cruz Basilica, Kochi.
- St. Francis Church, Kochi
- Nadamel Marth Mariam Church, Kochi
- St. George Church, Ernakulam.
- Lourdes Forane Church, Trivandrum
- Arthunkal Church, Alappuzha
- Pallikunnu Church, Wayanad
- Vimalagiri Church, Kottayam
- St. Alphonsa’s Church, Bharananganam
- Catholic Rosary Church, Thalassery
- Basilica Of Our Lady Of Dolours Church, Thrissur
- Edathua Church, Alappuzha
Top famous churches in Kerala
Santa Cruz Basilica, Kochi- The Santa Cruz Basilica, one of the eight basilicas, is a stunning cathedral that is situated in Fort Kochi. It is one of the most well-known churches in Kerala. This cathedral, which is older than 500 years and was constructed after the arrival of the Portuguese in 1500 CE, is renowned for its stunning Indo-European and Gothic architecture, historical paintings, murals, and frescoes.
Location: Bastian St, Fort Nagar, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001
Timings: Monday-Saturday: 6 am, 7 am and 6 pm and Sunday: 5:30 am, 6:45 am, 8 am, 9:30 am and 5:30 pm
St. Francis Church, Kochi- With a history stretching back to 1503, Kochi’s St. Francis Church is among the leading tourist attractions. The sacred bones of Vasco da Gama were transferred to Lisbon, Portugal, 14 years after he was laid to rest here in 1524.
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Location: Head Post Office, Saint Francis Church Road Opp, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001
Timings: Monday to Saturday: 7 am- 6:30 pm and 8:30 am to 6:30 pm on Sunday.
Nadamel Marth Mariam Church, Kochi- An important tourist destination close to Kochi is the Nadamel Marth Mariam Church. The Cochin Royal Family supported the Nadamel Church, which is one of the notable names on the list of Jacobite churches in Kerala and is situated in an outlying area.
Location: Ettumanoor-Ernakulam Road, Thrippunithura, Kochi, Kerala 682301
Timings: Only Sunday; 8:30 am, 9:45 am and 10: 50 am
Lourdes Forane Church, Trivandrum-Lourdes Forane, one of Trivandrum’s well-known churches, exudes an overpowering sense of grace and peace. The church’s interior woodwork, framed altar, arches, and paintings reflect its former glory and increase its appeal.
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Location: NH 47 Near Siso Mall, PMG, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695004
Timings: Monday to Saturday; 5:45 am, 6:30 am and 5 pm. Sunday: 5:30 am, 7:15 am, 9 am, 11 am and 5 pm.
Arthunkal Church, Alappuzha- One of Kerala’s most well-known attractions is the St. Andrew’s Basilica, commonly known as the Arthunkal Church, which is located 22 kilometers north of Alappuzha. This church, which was built by Portuguese missionaries in the sixteenth century and is known locally as St. Sebastian Church, features the largest Shrine of St. Sebastian in the entire globe.
Location: Arthunkal, Cherthala South, Kerala 688530
Timings: Monday-Saturday: 5:30 am, 7 am and 4 pm and Sunday: 5:30 am, 7 am, 9 am and 5 pm.
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