Churches in Alappuzha
A beautiful backwater destination Alappuzha presents a rich variety of colors. The exquisite Churches in Alappuzha reflect the kaleidoscopic fabric of India where vintage churches exist along with intricately designed temples.
Churches originated in Kerala after the advent of St. Thomas in 52 A.D in Kerala. It was St. Thomas who visited different parts of Alappuzha and converted many of them into Christians.
There are a number of beautiful churches in Alappuzha and many festivals associated with these churches bring tourists to these places. Over the years these churches in Alappuzha have merged with the local customs and language of Alappuzha and you can also find Malayalam Liturgy in the churches in Alappuzha. The advent of the Portuguese and the British in Alappuzha led to the formation of a number of churches in Alappuzha.
How to Reach Alappuzha:
Nearest Airport: Trivandrum Airport
Nearest Railway Station: Trivandrum Railway Station
Churches in Alappuzha:
- Churches in Alappuzha
- The Latin Catholic Church
- St. Andrew's Forance Church, Arthunkal
The Portuguese built several churches in Alappuzha in Kerala especially in Purakkad and Arthungal.
Important Christian pilgrim centers the Churches in Alappuzha are also visited by a number of tourists from different religions. So during the Easter or Christmas a number of tourists drop into the churches in Alappuzha in Kerala to participate in the true colors of festivities of Kerala.
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