St. Francis Church, European church in Fort Kochi, India
The stone masonry building features a gabled timber-framed roof, stepped pinnacles, and a large interior with wooden pulpit and confessional.
Portuguese Franciscan friars constructed the original wooden structure in 1503, making it one of the first European churches in India.
The church changed hands between Portuguese, Dutch, and British control, reflecting the colonial influences that shaped the region of Kerala.
The church opens Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, and Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM.
The marked burial site of explorer Vasco da Gama remains in the church, though his remains were transferred to Lisbon after fourteen years.
Location: Ernakulam district
Inception: 1503
GPS coordinates: 9.96593,76.24108
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09
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