Author name: Satish

Photographer, blogger, traveller. Addicted to yoga. Alumnus of College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram and Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. Born in /Kerala. Resident of Mumbai.

Fort Kochi cultural melange in Kerala

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Fort Kochi is a melting pot of cultures. Portuguese, Arab, Jewish, Dutch, French and English influences have helped mould the city. It is  a major port and home to Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in India. Visitors can shop for spices, jewellery, handicrafts, textiles and antiques. The place has great art cafes too.

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Clock Tower at Mattancherry Synagogue

Kochi was a major port on the spice route and attracted traders and settlers from around the globe. The Portuguese, Dutch, French and British left behind significant cultural and architectural heritages, including colonial buildings and notable trade practices. …

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St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City

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St. Peter’s Basilica

St Peter’s Basilica is the largest church in the world. Italy’s greatest architects built it in the Vatican over a period of a hundred years. The church was built during the period 1506–1626. Saint Peter, the chief apostle of Jesus Christ,died here in 64 AD and is buried under the central altar in the church. Saint Peter is looked upon as the first Pope. …

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Santa Maria Sopra Minerva – Basilica in Rome

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Santa Maria sopra Minerva is one of the major churches of the Order of Preachers (also known as the Dominicans) in the historic city centre of Rome. It is built at the site of an ancient temple of the Roman goddess Minerva (Athena in Greek mythology). Admission to the church is free. …

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