Santa Cruz Basilica

It was built by the Portuguese in 1505, and in 1663, when the Dutch invaded Cochin, they destroyed the catholic churches. However they were later destroyed further by the British in 1795. The current structure is dates back to 1905, it has a Gothic exterior, which highlights their big needles. In the interior, the roof of the nave is made with white wood with paintings of biblical scenes interspersed. In 1984, John Paul II, recognizing its historical significance raised the status of the Basilica. Unfortuantely when we arrived to the church, a wedding was being celebrated so we couldn't really