Location :
About 42 km from Ernakulam town, Ernakulam district,central Kerala.
A
church, a temple, a mosque and the remains of a Jewish synagogue - all lying
in close proximity is an ideal example of the ancient Indian tradition of
religious tolerance and peaceful co-existence. At Chendamangalam, apart from
these historic evidences, nature also unveils her rare combination. The
place has a singular geography of three rivers, seven inlets, hillocks and
vast expanses of green plains.
This land was once the abode of the
Paliath Achans, the prime ministers of the Maharajas of Kochi. Their
residence, the Paliam Palace represents the architectural splendour of
Kerala. The Palace houses a collection of historic documents and relics. The
hillocks at Kottayi Kovilakom present an unusual view of the church, temple,
mosque and the synagogue.
Also interesting is a visit to the
remains of the Vypeenkotta Seminary built in the 16th century by the
Portuguese.
Getting
there : Nearest railway station :
Ernakulam, about 42 km away. Nearest airport
: Cochin International Airport, about 20 km from Ernakulam town
towards the north.