St.George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church, Kochi

Name: St.George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church
Address: Pullupalam Rd, Kochi, 682002, India
Telephone: +91 99461 20597

#38 among attractions in Kochi

Church, Historical place

St.George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church

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St.George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church (address: Pullupalam Rd) is a place located in Kochi (Kerala state) and belongs to the category of church, historical place.

It is situated at an altitude of 26 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 9°57'47"N latitude and 76°15'15"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. St.George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Star Junction (bus, 10 min walk), Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty (ferry, 19 min walk), Cochin Harbour Terminus (train, 24 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Mattancherry (city, 3 min walk), Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakam (palace, 11 min walk), Dutch Palace (museum, 13 min walk).

Coordinates: 9°57'47"N, 76°15'15"E

Address

Pullupalam RdKochi 682002 India

Contact

+91 99461 20597

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Nearby attractions include: Paradesi Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Church of Saint Francis, Mattancherry.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St.George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church open?

St.George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church is open:

Monday 6 am - 9:35 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 9:35 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 9:35 pm
Thursday 6 am - 9:35 pm
Friday 5 am - 9:35 pm
Saturday 6 am - 9:35 pm
Sunday 5 am - 9:35 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St.George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church?

Nearby attractions include Mattancherry, Kochi (3 min walk), Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakam, Kochi (11 min walk), Dutch Palace, Kochi (13 min walk), Paradesi Synagogue, Kochi (14 min walk).

How to get to St.George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St.George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church:

Bus

Star Junction • Lines: Aluva → Mattancherry, Cheranellore → Mattancherry, Chittoor Ferry → Mattancherry, Chittortemple → Mattancherry, Edakochi → Mattancherry, Eloor → Mattancherry, Kakkanad → Mattancherry, Kumbalangi → Mattancherry, Mattancherry → Aluva, Mattancherry → Cheranellore, Mattancherry → Chittoor Ferry, Mattancherry → Chittortemple, Mattancherry → Edakochi, Mattancherry → Eloor, Mattancherry → Kakkanad, Mattancherry → Kumbalangi, Mattancherry → Ponekkara, Mattancherry → Pukkattupady, Ponekkara → Mattancherry, Pukkattupady → Mattancherry (10 min walk)
Anavathil • Lines: Aluva → Mattancherry, Cheranellore → Mattancherry, Chittoor Ferry → Mattancherry, Chittortemple → Mattancherry, Edakochi → Mattancherry, Eloor → Mattancherry, Kakkanad → Mattancherry, Kumbalangi → Mattancherry, Mattancherry → Aluva, Mattancherry → Cheranellore, Mattancherry → Chittoor Ferry, Mattancherry → Chittortemple, Mattancherry → Edakochi, Mattancherry → Eloor, Mattancherry → Kakkanad, Mattancherry → Kumbalangi, Mattancherry → Ponekkara, Mattancherry → Pukkattupady, Ponekkara → Mattancherry, Pukkattupady → Mattancherry (12 min walk)

Ferry

Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty (19 min walk)
Embarkation Jetty (19 min walk)

Train

Cochin Harbour Terminus (24 min walk)