Historic Churches of Kerala

Manarcad St. Mary's Orthodox Church

Orthodox Church
Thiruvananthapuram District

Historic Orthodox Church known for its traditional Kerala Christian architecture, ancient traditions, and significant role in the Orthodox community of Kerala.

Key Attractions:
Orthodox Architecture Traditional Ceremonies Ancient Traditions
Year-round (Special during Orthodox festivals)
8 km

St. George's Catholic Church, Thodupuzha

Catholic Church
Idukki District

Historic Catholic church in Thodupuzha dedicated to St. George, known for its hill station setting, traditional Kerala architecture, and local community heritage.

Key Attractions:
St. George Devotion Hill Station Church Catholic Heritage
Year-round (Cooler hill station climate)
225 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

St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi

Historic European Church
Ernakulam District

India's oldest European church built in 1503, where Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was originally buried, showcasing colonial architecture and maritime history.

Key Attractions:
Oldest European Church Vasco da Gama History Colonial Architecture
October-March (Pleasant Fort Kochi weather)
210 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. Mary's Forane Church, Palakkad

Forane Church
Palakkad District

Historic Forane Church dedicated to St. Mary in Palakkad, known for its traditional architecture, Marian devotion, and central role in the local Christian community.

Key Attractions:
Marian Devotion Forane Church Heritage Traditional Architecture
Year-round (Marian feast days special)
340 km

St. Sebastian's Church, Kozhinjampara

Parish Church
Palakkad District

Historic parish church dedicated to St. Sebastian in Kozhinjampara, known for its traditional Kerala architecture and important role in local Christian heritage.

Key Attractions:
St. Sebastian Devotion Traditional Architecture Parish Heritage
Year-round (January 20th - St. Sebastian feast)
350 km

St. Angelo Fort Church

Historic Fort Church
Kannur District

Historic church near St. Angelo Fort showcasing colonial heritage, coastal location, and significance in the maritime Christian history of Kannur.

Key Attractions:
Colonial Heritage Fort Church History Coastal Location
October-March (Pleasant coastal weather)
500 km

St. Mary's Church, Mangattuparamba

Parish Church
Kannur District

Traditional parish church dedicated to St. Mary in Mangattuparamba, known for its Marian devotion, rural setting, and importance in local Christian heritage.

Key Attractions:
Marian Devotion Rural Church Setting Traditional Architecture
Year-round (Marian feast days special)
510 km