Famous Churches in Kerala – Heritage and Pilgrimage Guide 2026

Kerala has a rich Christian heritage dating back 2,000 years to St. Thomas the Apostle in 52 AD.

Top Churches in Kerala

1. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Kochi

One of 9 basilicas in India. Built by Portuguese in 1505. Stunning Gothic architecture.

2. St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi

Oldest European church in India (1503). Vasco da Gama was buried here. Kochi city tour.

3. Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours, Thrissur

Third tallest church in Asia (260 feet). Beautiful Indo-Gothic architecture.

4. Arthunkal Church, Alappuzha

Famous for St. Sebastian feast in January.

5. Marth Mariam Cathedral, Kottayam

9th century Persian cross carvings.

Church Tours from Kochi

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