Fort Kochi cultural melange in Kerala
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.
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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