Ernakulam
Ernakulam, the first fully literate district in India is surely the face of modern Kerala. Boasting the largest port in Kerala, present day Cochin or Kochi is also one of the premier industrial, trading and commercial capital of ‘God’s own Country’- Kerala. The Ernakulam – Kalamassery – Eloor and Aluva belt are becoming the destinations for industrial investments. Cochin Known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea” is an amalgamation of the old and the new. With one of the finest harbors in the world, this was once a major centre for commerce and trade with the Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese. Many Important monuments related to the city‘s rich historical legacy are well exhibited at Fort Cochin and Mattancherry, which retains the ambiance of the colonial past. It is an interesting place for its vivid depiction of communal amity, where you can see ancient temples, Churches and synagogues all in close proximity.
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