Church

At a distance of 6 Kms from Pathanamthitta, Manjinikkara Church, also known as St. Stephen's Church is situated on a hillock near Omallur.

The St. George Orthodox Church at Kadamattom dates back to the late 9th Century. The tale of the legendary Kadamattathu Kathanar is something every child in Kerala reads about while growing up. But when you look at the quaint church, walk down to the adjacent Poyedam Chappel and the Pathala Kinar, you are left wondering if all those stories of demons and sorcery really took place.

Malayattoor is a village in the North Eastern corner of Ernakulam District in the state of Kerala in South India. The name `Malayattoor' is an amalgamation of three small words. Mala (Mountain) Arr (River) Oore (Place). This is to say, Malayattoor is a meeting place of mountains, river, and land. It is believed that St. Thomas the Apostle who came to India to preach gospel set up the Church in Malayattoor. Later It was designated by the Vatican as one of the eight shrines in the world. One have

Mattancherry in Kochi is most known for the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth, the Paradesi Synagogue. Built in 1568,this synagogue attracts numerous visitors to this day. It adds to the area's quaint charm and is a great symbol of the love and harmony that exists in the community. 'Paradesi' literally translates to foreigner in most Indian languages. Many of the original members of the community hailed from Kodungallur, the Middle East and Europe.

The St. Francis Church at Ernakulam is a famous Christian pilgrim center with beautiful architecture. The serene and peaceful ambience is another attraction of this holy site. This shrine is believed to be among the oldest churches in the country built by Europeans.

Lady of Dolours Basilica, known as Puthen Pally, has the distinction of being the biggest church in India with a tower, said to be third tallest in Asia. It has an area of 25,000 sq. ft., and is 261 ft. tall. It is adjacent to the Martha Marian church.

One of the oldest Roman catholic churches in Kasargod and located about 16kms from the town centre along the Kumbla–Badiyadka Road. Believed to be the oldest composition in the district, Bela Church was actually constructed in the year 1890.

St. Joseph's Monastery is a well known Christian pilgrim center of Kerala located at Mannanam in the Kottayam district. This charming monastery is built by the famous blessed Father Chavara Kuriakose Elias popularly known as Chavara Achan.

Kalvari Mount is a popular destination in the whole of Idukki district as it provides a view of Reservoir from Idukki to Ayyappancovil on one side and Kamakshy and Mariyapuram villages on the other side.