Kollam, Ancient seaport city in Kerala, India
Description
Kollam is a large coastal city in Kerala state on the southwestern shore of India, stretching along Ashtamudi Lake. The lake branches into eight arms that shape the cityscape and connect residential quarters with commercial and industrial zones.
History
In the 9th century the place was an important harbor for trade with China and the Middle East. Portuguese and Dutch merchants came later and established trading posts along the lakeshore.
Culture
Residents use the many waterways for daily transport, moving between neighborhoods in small boats and ferries. Fishermen bring their catch directly to the shore, where markets form spontaneously and shape the local cuisine.
Practical
The street network is compact and most places are reachable on foot or by auto rickshaw. Early morning brings heavy traffic on the waterways, while afternoon heat slows the pace throughout the city.
Did you know?
Old Chinese fishing nets made of bamboo and rope still stand in the shallow water and are operated by hand. Fishermen lower them slowly into the water and lift them back to the surface filled with fish.
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Eight-Point Gallery Cafe
1.2 km
Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium
1 km
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum
446 m
Chinnakada Clock Tower
201 m
Children's Park, Kollam
1.1 km
Cantonment Maidan
1.2 km
Sri Moolam Thirunal Palace
435 m
International Hockey Stadium, Kollam
861 m
Crowther Masonic Hall
1 km
Cashew House
1.3 kmKuravanum Kurathiyum
774 mPeeche he kee or
855 mNeelambari Open air Auditorium
981 mAmmayum Kunjum
947 mHouse Boats
931 mAsramam Murals
728 mWinter Morning
796 mFrom the margins
829 mAdimakuthirakal
842 mKollam Railway Station
646 mAsramam Murals
661 mImagining Humannes
764 mPaithrukaveedhi Arch
725 mWe Park kollam
1.1 kmKumaranasan
757 mPresidents Trophy View Point
780 mShankar Memorial
48 mAstashilpa plaque
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