Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakam, Kochi

Name: Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakam
Address: Kochi, India

#40 among attractions in Kochi

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Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakam is a building in Mattancherry in the Indian state of Kerala. This building was used to perform the ceremony of Ariyittuvazhcha by the Maharajas of erstwhile Cochin Kingdom. This is a state protected monument declared by Kerala State. The building is in the style of nālukettu. It was constructed of brick and wood and the ceiling is covered with burned mud pieces called "oodu". This building was opened only for the coronation. A cot in the locked room in the cottage, used only during coronation. ()

Coordinates: 9°57'26"N, 76°15'10"E

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Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Paradesi Synagogue, Kochi
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic Jew Town in Kochi, India, stands the Paradesi Synagogue, an emblem of the centuries-old Jewish community in Kerala. Constructed in 1568, it is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth nations, offering a unique glimpse into...
0.5 miE
Palace built by the Portuguese in 1555
Dutch Palace, Kochi
12 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Kochi, the Dutch Palace—also known as Mattancherry Palace—stands as a testament to the rich cultural fusion that characterizes the region. This venerable museum is housed within a structure originally built by the Portuguese in 1555...
1 miNW
First European church built in India
Church of Saint Francis, Kochi
26 min walk • The Church of Saint Francis in Kochi stands as a testament to the rich colonial history of India. Established by Portuguese Franciscan friars in 1503, this church is revered as one of the oldest European churches in India.
0.5 miN
City, Temple
Mattancherry, Kochi
13 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Kochi, Mattancherry is a place where history and culture converge. Known for its rich heritage, this locale is home to the famous Mattancherry Palace Temple, which stands as a testament to the area's diverse religious tapestry.
0.9 miNW
Stately basilica with Portuguese origins
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Kochi
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kochi, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica stands as a testament to the city’s rich colonial history and architectural grandeur. This magnificent church, one of the eight Basilicas in India, is not only a place of spiritual solace but also a...
0.9 miW
Museum
Indo-Portuguese Museum, Kochi
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kochi, the Indo-Portuguese Museum stands as a testament to the rich cultural exchange between India and Portugal during the colonial era. This museum, located in the scenic Fort Kochi area, is dedicated to preserving the unique Indo-Portuguese...
1.3 miNW
Church
Church of Our Lady of Hope, Kochi
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kochi, the Church of Our Lady of Hope stands as a beacon of faith and history in the vibrant city. This church, with its distinctive architecture and serene ambience, is a significant religious site for the local Christian community and a point...
1 miNW
Island
Vypin, Kochi
26 min walk • Vypin aka Vypeen is one of the group of islands that form part of the city of Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala. Vypin forms a barrier island which lies between the Arabian Sea in the west and the Cochin backwaters formed by the various distributaries of Periyar river, in the east.
1.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort Emmanuel, Kochi
29 min walk • Fort Emmanuel, also known as Fort Manuel, is a ruined fort located at Fort Kochi beach in Kochi, Kerala, India. It is a bastion of the Portuguese and a symbol of the strategic alliance between the Maharaja of Kochi and the Kingdom of Portugal.
0.4 miN
9°57'47"N • 76°15'15"E
St.George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church, Kochi
11 min walk • Church, Historical place
0.9 miNW
Beach
Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi
25 min walk • Fort Kochi beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi in South India, Kerala state.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakam?

Nearby attractions include St.George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church, Kochi (11 min walk), Paradesi Synagogue, Kochi (12 min walk), Dutch Palace, Kochi (12 min walk), Mattancherry, Kochi (13 min walk).

How to get to Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakam:

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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 (10 min walk)
Koovapadam • Lines: Aluva → Fort Kochi, Chellanam → Fort Kochi, Cheranellore → Fort Kochi, Chittethukara → Fort Kochi, Chittoor Ferry → Fort Kochi, Chittoor Temple → Fort Kochi, Edachira → Fort Kochi, Edakochi → Fort Kochi, Eloor → Fort Kochi, Fort Kochi → Aluva, Fort Kochi → Chellanam, Fort Kochi → Cheranellore, Fort Kochi → Chittethukara, Fort Kochi → Chittoor Ferry, Fort Kochi → Chittoor Temple, Fort Kochi → Edachira, Fort Kochi → Edakochi, Fort Kochi → Eloor, Fort Kochi → Kakkanad, Fort Kochi → Kaloor, Fort Kochi → KMP Nagar, Fort Kochi → Kumbalangi, Fort Kochi → Medical college, Fort Kochi → Methanam, Fort Kochi → Palarivattom, Fort Kochi → Palluruthy, Fort Kochi → Perumpadappu, Fort Kochi → Ponekkara, Fort Kochi → Pukkattupady, Fort Kochi → Puthukkalavattom, Fort Kochi → Thuthiyoor, Fort Kochi → Wellington Island, Kakkanad → Fort Kochi, Kaloor → Fort Kochi, KMP Nagar → Fort Kochi, Kumbalangi → Fort Kochi, Medical college → Fort Kochi, Methanam (Eloor North) → Fort Ko, Palarivattom → Fort Kochi, Palluruthy → Fort Kochi, Perumpadappu → Fort Kochi, Ponekkara → Fort Kochi, Pukkattupady → Fort Kochi, Puthukkalavattom → Fort Kochi, Thuthiyoor → Fort Kochi, Wellington Island → Fort Kochi (10 min walk)

Ferry

Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty (24 min walk)
Embarkation Jetty (28 min walk)

Train

Cochin Harbour Terminus (27 min walk)