Historic Churches of Kerala

Infant Jesus Cathedral

Cathedral
Kollam District

Beautiful Cathedral at Thoothoor dedicated to Infant Jesus, known for its architectural grandeur, devotional atmosphere, and significance in Kerala's Catholic heritage.

Key Attractions:
Cathedral Architecture Infant Jesus Devotion Catholic Heritage
Year-round (Christmas season particularly special)
75 km

St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi

Historic European Church
Ernakulam District

India's oldest European church built in 1503, where Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was originally buried, showcasing colonial architecture and maritime history.

Key Attractions:
Oldest European Church Vasco da Gama History Colonial Architecture
October-March (Pleasant Fort Kochi weather)
210 km

St. Thomas Cathedral, Irinjalakuda

Cathedral
Thrissur District

Historic Cathedral in Irinjalakuda dedicated to St. Thomas, known for its traditional architecture, rich heritage, and significant role in Kerala's Christian community.

Key Attractions:
St. Thomas Devotion Cathedral Architecture Historic Significance
Year-round (Special during St. Thomas feast)
310 km

St. Mary's Church, Angadippuram

Parish Church
Malappuram District

Historic parish church dedicated to St. Mary in Angadippuram, known for its traditional architecture, Marian devotion, and important role in the Christian community of Malappuram.

Key Attractions:
Marian Devotion Traditional Architecture Parish Heritage
Year-round (Marian feast days special)
380 km

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Calicut

Cathedral
Kozhikode District

Beautiful Cathedral dedicated to the Sacred Heart in Calicut, featuring stunning architecture, spiritual ambiance, and central role in Kozhikode's Christian community.

Key Attractions:
Sacred Heart Devotion Cathedral Architecture Spiritual Ambiance
Year-round (Sacred Heart feast special)
420 km

St. George's Church, Kalpetta

Parish Church
Wayanad District

Scenic hill station church dedicated to St. George in Kalpetta, known for its mountain setting, traditional architecture, and spiritual center for the Wayanad Christian community.

Key Attractions:
St. George Devotion Hill Station Church Mountain Setting
October-March (Pleasant hill station weather)
450 km

Christ the King Church, Mananthavady

Parish Church
Wayanad District

Beautiful church dedicated to Christ the King in Mananthavady, featuring hill station architecture and serving the Christian community in the heart of Wayanad hills.

Key Attractions:
Christ the King Devotion Hill Station Architecture Tribal Region Church
Year-round (Cooler hill climate)
465 km

St. Mary's Church, Sultan Battery

Parish Church
Wayanad District

Historic church dedicated to St. Mary in Sultan Battery, known for its Marian devotion, hill station location, and significance in Wayanad's Christian heritage.

Key Attractions:
Marian Devotion Hill Station Location Historic Significance
October-March (Best hill station weather)
470 km

Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kannur

Cathedral
Kannur District

Magnificent Cathedral dedicated to the Holy Trinity in Kannur, serving as the ecclesiastical center with impressive architecture and central role in the region's Christian community.

Key Attractions:
Holy Trinity Devotion Cathedral Architecture Ecclesiastical Center
Year-round (Trinity Sunday special)
495 km