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Chennamangalam
Chennamangalam is located 42 km from Ernakulam town and well
known for the famous Jewish Synagogue. Indian religious tolerance
and peaceful co-existence is depicted in Chennamangalam. The
co-existence of Church, temple, mosque and Jewish synagogue
all lie in close proximity in Chennamangalam.
At Chennamangalam, apart from these historic evidences, nature
also unveils her rare combination. The place has a singular
geography of three rivers, seven inlets, hillocks and vast expanses
of green plains.
Once Chennamangalam was the abode of the Paliath Achans, the
prime ministers of the Maharajas of Kochi. Their residence,
the Paliam Palace represents the architectural splendor of Kerala.
The Palace houses a collection of historic documents and relics.
The hillocks at Kottayi Kovilakom present an unusual view of
the church, temple, mosque and the synagogue.
Also interesting is a visit to the remains of the Vypeenkotta
Seminary built in the 16th century by the Portuguese.
How to Reach
Nearest railway station: Ernakulam, about 42 km away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about
20 km from Ernakulam town towards the north.
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