• Counted among the finest churches of Kerala, Santa Cruz Basilica is a hitectural and artistic grandperfect amalgamation of arceur
• Other places of attraction near Santa Cruz Basilica in Fort Kochi are Dutch Cemetery and Vasco-Da-Gama Square
• A decorative granite pillar of the destroyed Cathedral during the British attack, kept as a monument is worth exploring
• Plenty of photo opportunities! Click amazing pictures to cherish a memory of a lifetime

Located in Fort Kochi, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is one the eight Basilicas in India. Endowed with architectural and artistic grandeur, it is one of the finest churches in India which serves as the cathedral church of the Diocese of Cochin, the second oldest diocese of India. The original Santa Cruz Basilica was built by the Portuguese, initially as a church in 1505 which was demolished by the British in 1795. The new building was sanctified as a basilica in 1905.

Start your day with a visit to the India’s one of the finest churches- Santa Cruz Basilica. The two lofty spires visible from the distance will welcome you. The Gothic style of architecture inside the church adds to majesty of the church. The overwhelming arches and an awe-inspiring altar make it a worth watching church. The main altar was decorated by the famous Italian painter Fr Antonio Moscheni and his disciple De Gama of Mangalore. The ceilings of church depicting the scenes from the Via Crucis of Christ, beautifully stained color glass windows and the large canvas paintings including a beautiful reproduction of the 'Last Supper' by Leonardo da Vinci are the major attraction of the Basilica. Dutch cemetery and Vasco de Gama are some other places which you must need to explore.