Historic Churches of Kerala

Kundara St. Mary's Church

Parish Church
Kollam District

Historic St. Mary's Church in Kundara, known for its traditional Kerala architecture, Marian devotion, and important role in the local Christian community.

Key Attractions:
Marian Devotion Traditional Church Architecture Local Heritage
Year-round (Marian feast days especially significant)
85 km

Arthunkal St. Sebastian's Church

Pilgrimage Church
Alappuzha District

Famous pilgrimage site dedicated to St. Sebastian, known for miraculous healings, interfaith devotion, and annual feast attracting thousands of pilgrims from across Kerala and India.

Key Attractions:
St. Sebastian Pilgrimage Miraculous Healings Interfaith Devotion
January (Annual feast - January 20th)
140 km

St. Theresa's International Parish, Kottayam

International Parish
Kottayam District

Modern international parish church dedicated to St. Theresa, known for its contemporary architecture, multicultural congregation, and vibrant community services.

Key Attractions:
Modern Church Architecture International Community Contemporary Design
Year-round (International celebrations special)
175 km

St. Mary's Church, Cheranelloor, Thodupuzha

Parish Church
Idukki District

Scenic hilltop church dedicated to St. Mary in Thodupuzha, featuring beautiful mountain views, traditional architecture, and serving the hill station Christian community.

Key Attractions:
Mountain Church Setting Marian Devotion Hill Station Views
October-March (Pleasant hill station weather)
220 km

Kaloor Church, Idukki

Pilgrim Church
Idukki District

Significant local pilgrim center in Idukki known for its spiritual atmosphere, mountain setting, and important role as a pilgrimage destination for the hill region.

Key Attractions:
Local Pilgrimage Site Mountain Setting Spiritual Atmosphere
October-March (Ideal pilgrimage season)
230 km

Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Kochi

Basilica
Ernakulam District

Beautiful Basilica in Fort Kochi featuring Gothic architecture, artistic interiors, and historical significance as one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala.

Key Attractions:
Gothic Architecture Basilica Status Artistic Interiors
October-March (Fort Kochi tourist season)
212 km

St. Paul's Church, Tirur

Parish Church
Malappuram District

Historic church dedicated to St. Paul in Tirur, featuring traditional Kerala architecture and serving as a spiritual center for the local Christian community in Malappuram district.

Key Attractions:
St. Paul Devotion Traditional Architecture Spiritual Center
Year-round (St. Paul feast day special)
390 km

St. Joseph's Cathedral, Kozhikode

Cathedral
Kozhikode District

Magnificent Cathedral dedicated to St. Joseph in Kozhikode, serving as the ecclesiastical center of the region with impressive architecture and rich Catholic heritage.

Key Attractions:
Cathedral Architecture St. Joseph Devotion Ecclesiastical Center
Year-round (March 19th - St. Joseph feast)
425 km

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Calicut

Cathedral
Kozhikode District

Beautiful Cathedral dedicated to the Sacred Heart in Calicut, featuring stunning architecture, spiritual ambiance, and central role in Kozhikode's Christian community.

Key Attractions:
Sacred Heart Devotion Cathedral Architecture Spiritual Ambiance
Year-round (Sacred Heart feast special)
420 km