MONUMENTS

Kerala’s historical monuments are an enduring evidence of the refined culture of the people who could creatively assimilate through centuries various religious and political influences.

The Dutch palace at Mattancherry, the Jewish synagogue, Adi Sankara Keerthi memorial tower at Kaladi, the Cheramon Juma Masjid at Kodungalloor, St. Francis Church at Fort Cochin, Vadakkunnathan temple complex in Thrissur, Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple in Trivandrum, Bakel Fort in Kasargode, Kanakakunnu palace in Trivandrum are some of the monuments in Kerala whose architectural identities are still preserved. The versatile monuments are the veritable treasure house of all that is the best in the yester years.