Bolghatty
Palace
Built by the Dutch in 1744, the Bolghatty palace in Ernakulam is on
an island, off Cochin in the Arabian Sea. The building was once a
Governor's palace for the Dutch and later the home of the British
Residents. Today, this is one of the prestigious hotels of the
Kerala Tourism Development Corporation.
Cheraman
Juma Masjid
Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungalloor is the first mosque in India.
It was built in 629 A.D. and resembles a temple in appearance. It is
situated. This was rebuilt recently
Cheruthuruthy
Cheruthuruthy (Kerala Kalamandalam) north of Trichur, 29km away,
near the Shornore Railway Junction. Mahakavi Vallathol founded
Kerala Kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthy, in 1930. It's main objective
is to revive, preserve and develop the traditional art form of
Kerala, particularly Kathakali.Now the Kerala Kalamandalam is
functioning at Vallathol Nagar, in Cheruthuruthy with its new
building complex the Natyagraha. The old Kerala Kalamandalam is
still at Cheruthuruthy on the shore of Nila River (Bharathapuzha).
The Samadhi of Poet Vallathol, the founder of the institution, is in
the premises of the old Kalamandalam.It is in this academy that the
best of Kerala's Kathakali performers get their rigorous training.
The institution also offers training in music, drama, and other
dance forms including Mohiniyattom, Koodiyattom and Ottan Thullal.
Alwaye palace
The Alwaye palace is situated on the banks of the Periyar River
with beautiful circular verandas overlooking the river. This old
palace building is now The Alwaye Guest House, which is one of the
loveliest in this State.
Aranmula Temple
Dedicated to Lord Krishna is another pilgrim place for Hindus. The
temple Aranmula can be reached from Chengannur on the
Thiruvananthapuram - Kottayam route. A major attraction are the
snake boat races held as part of the Uthrettathi festival in
August/September. Aranmula is famed for its hand-made mirrors of
polished metal called the "Aranmula Kannadi".
St.
Sebastian Church
Portuguese missionaries established one of the most important
pilgrim centres of the Christians in Kerala, popularly known as St.
Sebastian Church, 22 kms; north of Alleppey. This church is near
Sherthallai. The feast of St. Sebastian is held here every January.
Bekkal Fort
The largest and the best-preserved fort in Kerala, Bekkal Fort, in
Kasarkode, is 16 km south on the National Highway. The beautiful
Bakkel beach with the historic and archaeologically significant fort
in the background is now being developed, into an international
tourist destination. Earlier it was part of the kingdom of Ikkiri
Naiks, provincial rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.It became part
of the Vijayanagar Empire. In the late 18th century Tipu Sultan
captured it. An old mosque near the fort is believed to have been
built by the Mysore forces. After the British overthrew him, the
fort came under the East India Company.
Guruvayur
Thrissur is a good base for a pilgrim trip to Guruvayur, 32 kms
away. It is among India's most important pilgrimage centres and is
also known as the Dwaraka of the South. The Sree Krishna Swamy
Temple, which attracts thousands of pilgrims is said to date prior
to the 16th century. Tradition has it that Guru-the preceptor of the
Devas, and Vayu-the Lord of the Winds created the temple. The temple
is dedicated to Krishna known here as Guruvayurappan or the Lord of
Guruvayur, the extreme grounds of Punnathur Kotta near Guruvayoor
houses the elephants of Guruvayoor temple.The building was once the
palace of a provincial chieftain Punnathur Nambidi
Padmanabhapuram
Palace
Though located at Thuckalai in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu,
(65 kms south of Thiruvananthapuram) this former palace of
Travancore is a splendid example of Kerala architecture. It is a
protected monument of the Kerala State Archaeology Department. The
palace is noted for its excellent wood architecture and murals.
Nedumangad
Palace
This 18th century palace known as Koikkal Kottaram is situated
about fourteen Kms from Thiruvananthapuram at Nedumangad.The palace
today houses a folklore museum and a numismatic museum as well.
The
Churches ar Muttuchira (Kottayam)
Situated on the MC Road, between Vaikom and Kaduthuruthi,
Muttuchira has an interesting conglomeration of three churches of
different periods built in the same compound. These churches display
distinctive features of the evolution of Church architecture in
Keraa, the oldest of which is a typical example of Neo-Boroque
style.
Krishnapuram
Palace
This is also another protected monument of the state. A former
palace of Travancore kings, it was built in the 18th century at
Krishnapuram in Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district.This monument is
often reffered to as a miniature model of Padmanabhapuram Palace.
Mattancheri
Palace
This was a palace built for the Raja of Kochi in1552 AD by the
Portugese. But posterity remembers this monument as the Dutch
Palace, mainly because it was renovated and re-built by the Dutch
East India Company. The palace has beautiful murals and a remarkable
display of old Palanquins and armoury.
Hill
Palace Museum (Ernakulam)
This museum displays the erstwhile wealth and prosperity of the
royal family of Cochin, including the king's throne and crown. Also
on display are other trapping of royalty like majestic beds,
paintings, carving and samples of epigraphy. Tripunithura is also
known for the nearby Chottanikkara Temple and the Tripunithura
Temple.
Palace
and Jewish Synagogue (Mattancherry)
It was built in 1568 AD, the great scrolls of the Old Testament,
the copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the
Kerala rulers Bhaskara Varma in A.D 1000 and the exquisite Chinese
hand painted tiles are of interest. No two tiles are alike and are
two hundred years old. There are also several finely wrought gold
and silver crowns gifted to the synagogue by various patrons.
Arackal
Palace & Kannur Fort
The Arackal Palace is the sole Royal household of Muslims in
Kerala.It is located at Kannur. The Arackkal Family was known as
Arackkal Beevi,who could also be invested with sovereignity if she
happened to be older than the senior male member of the family. The
fort built by the Portugese stands nearby.



