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The Indo-Portuguese Museum situated in Fort Kochi throws light on the strong Portuguese influence in both the art and the architecture of the region.

The museum is divided into five main sections, according to the nature of items displayed in each section. They are viz. Altar, Treasure, Procession, Civil Life and Cathedral. The museum at present houses some marvelous items that are aesthetically appealing and show the strong influence of the Portuguese style of art. The beautiful sculptures, precious metal artifacts and a piece of an old altar made of teak wood are some of the items that are worth a mention. Also, a sculpture of the Franciscans Coat of Arms is worth mentioning and the museum is definitely worth the visit. One can very proudly say that the Indo-Portuguese Museum is undeniably one of the representatives of the rich legacy of Indo-Portuguese culture and artistic influence.

Getting There:

Air:The nearest airports are at Trivandrum and Cochin and Fort Kochi is easily accessible from these two airports.

Rail:The three railway junctions in Cochin are Ernakulam town, Cochin harbor and Ernakulam junction. Hire local transport from either of these places to reach Fort Kochi.

Road:Cochin is well connected by a wide network of roads and this museum can be easily reached from anywhere in Cochin.

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