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History
The Bishop's House was built in 1506 as the residence of the Portuguese Governor. The building was taken over by the Dutch after their invasion in 1663. It was taken over by the Vernedes family after the British invasion.
Dom Jos Gomes Ferreira, the 27th bishop of Kochi, bought it in 1888 and renamed it the Bishop's House. Ferreira was a powerful man whose territory included Burma, Malaya, and Ceylon, in addition to India.
Architecture
The Bishop's House, with its unique huge Gothic arches and pillars, stands amidst beautiful vegetation and oozes beauty that grows with each passing century. Though successive bishops have made numerous changes to the House since 1888, the basic arrangement has remained unchanged. The various broad halls, living rooms, wooden stairs, stained glass windows, marble plaque on the main staircase, and other features have preserved its distinct appeal.
A series of 36 paintings are displayed on the huge walls of the Bishop's House. From the advent of the Portuguese through the founding and flourishing of the diocese, these paintings reflect historical events that led to the formation of the Catholic Church in Kerala.
Activities
- You can do sightseeing with your friends and family.
- Look around the artifacts inside the museum.
- You can get to know about the history of the 1506's Portuguese governors.
Tips for visiting
- Do not take any food items inside the museum.
- Touching any item inside the Museum is strictly prohibited.
- Try to maintain silence inside the Museum at all times.
- There is no smoking area inside the museum.
Best time to visit
The most preferred time to visit Cochin is in the winter when the temperature is mild. The weather changes between 17 and 33 degrees Celsius. Honeymooners, beachgoers, and adventure seekers will love this time of year.
Nearby Atractions
- St. Francis Church
- Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
- Mattancherry Palace
- Paradesi Synagogue
- Fort Kochi Beach
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Rasoi Fort Kochi
- Farmers Cafe
- Oceanos Restaurant
- Tibet Kitchen
- Bench Resto Cafe
Nearby Hotels
- Pattalam Market: This market will provide you with almost everything you require in your daily life.
- Mini Market: In this market, you can get fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Ellickal Margin Free Market and Bakery: This market is famous for its different types of bakery shops.
- Margin Free Market: In this market, you can get good clothing at a very cheap rate.
Interesting Facts About Bishop's House
Bishop's House was built in 1506 as a house for the Portuguese governor. It houses an Indo-Portuguese museum with a collection of priceless artifacts from the Cochin diocese's churches.
