Padmanabhapuram Palace

Though located at Thuckalai in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, (65 kms south of Thiruvananthapuram) this former palace of Travancore is a splendid example of Kerala architecture. It is a protected monument of the Kerala State Archaeology Department. The palace is noted for its excellent wood architecture and murals.

Nedumangad Palace

This 18th century palace known as Koikkal Kottaram is situated about fourteen Kms from Thiruvananthapuram at Nedumangad.The palace today houses a folklore museum and a numismatic museum as well.

The Churches at Muttuchira (Kottayam)

Situated on the MC Road, between Vaikom and Kaduthuruthi, Muttuchira has an interesting conglomeration of three churches of different periods built in the same compound. These churches display distinctive features of the evolution of Church architecture in Keraa, the oldest of which is a typical example of Neo-Boroque style.

Krishnapuram Palace

This is also another protected monument of the state. A former palace of Travancore kings, it was built in the 18th century at Krishnapuram in Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district.This monument is often reffered to as a miniature model of Padmanabhapuram Palace.

Mattancheri Palace

This was a palace built for the Raja of Kochi in1552 AD by the Portugese. But posterity remembers this monument as the Dutch Palace, mainly because it was renovated and re-built by the Dutch East India Company. The palace has beautiful murals and a remarkable display of old Palanquins and armoury.

Hill Palace Museum (Ernakulam)

This museum displays the erstwhile wealth and prosperity of the royal family of Cochin, including the king's throne and crown. Also on display are other trapping of royalty like majestic beds, paintings, carving and samples of epigraphy. Tripunithura is also known for the nearby Chottanikkara Temple and the Tripunithura Temple.

Palace and Jewish Synagogue (Mattancherry)

It was built in 1568 AD, the great scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the Kerala rulers Bhaskara Varma in A.D 1000 and the exquisite Chinese hand painted tiles are of interest. No two tiles are alike and are two hundred years old. There are also several finely wrought gold and silver crowns gifted to the synagogue by various patrons.

Arackal Palace & Kannur Fort

The Arackal Palace is the sole Royal household of Muslims in Kerala.It is located at Kannur. The Arackkal Family was known as Arackkal Beevi,who could also be invested with sovereignity if she happened to be older than the senior male member of the family. The fort built by the Portugese stands nearby.

Bekkal Fort

The largest and the best-preserved fort in Kerala, Bekkal Fort, in Kasarkode, is 16 km south on the National Highway. The beautiful Bakkel beach with the historic and archaeologically significant fort in the background is now being developed, into an international tourist destination. Earlier it was part of the kingdom of Ikkiri Naiks, provincial rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.It became part of the Vijayanagar Empire. In the late 18th century Tipu Sultan captured it. An old mosque near the fort is believed to have been built by the Mysore forces. After the British overthrew him, the fort came under the East India Company.

Alwaye Palace

The Alwaye palace is situated on the banks of the Periyar River with beautiful circular verandas overlooking the river. This old palace building is now The Alwaye Guest House, which is one of the loveliest in this State.

Cheraman Juma Masjid

Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungalloor is the first mosque in India. It was built in 629 A.D. and resembles a temple in appearance. It is situated. This was rebuilt recently

Guruvayoor

Guruvayoor, also known as the Dwaraka of the south, is a noted Pilgrim center in India, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all parts of the country. The idol of the famous Sri Krishna Temple here is said to have been worshipped by Lord Brahma himself at Dwaraka. The idol was duly installed at this spot and lovingly called Guruvayoorappan, or the Lord at Guruvayoor. The name of this temple is linked with the Melpattur Narayana Bhattathiri, the author of Narayaneeyam, a Sanskrit work comprising 1000 slokas (hymn couplets) of inimitable beauty.Besides the famous Sri Kishna temple, Guruvayoor also has other temples and shrines, which attract crowds of pilgrims. Lord Shiva's shrine at Mammiyur, just half a kilometer away, is believed to be of greater antiquity than the Sri Krishna temple. The Parthasarathi temple, close to the Sri Krishna temple, defines Lord Krishna as Arjuna's charioteer. Half a kilometer to the northeast of the Parthasarathi temple is a shrine of Venkatachalapati of Tirupati.

Niranam Church (Thiruvalla)

Established in 52 AD, the Niranam Church is believed to be the oldest Christian church built by the apostle, St. Thomas. The church is situated 7 kilometers from Thiruvalla.

Saint Thomas Memorial (Kodungalloor)

Kodungalloor (Cranganore) formerly called Muziris was the spot where the apostle St. Thomas is believed to have landed in 52 AD. The St. Thomas Church houses holy relics from the olden days. This premier seaport of the ancient times, on the west coast of India, was also the capital of Cheraman Perumal, the King of Kerala.

Maraman

Kozhancherry is the venue of the great Christian religious convention called 'Maraman Conventions'. It is held on the vast sand bed of the river Pamba during February. Christians from all over India participate in this convention. Maraman convention is said to be the biggest religious gathering of Christians in Asia.

St. Francis Church (Fort Kochi) 

Originally named Santo Antonia, this is India's oldest European church. Built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars, the wooden church was restored in stone in 1779 by the Protestant Dutch and converted to an Anglican church by the British in1795. It is presently used by the Church of south India. The famous explorer Vasco da Gama's remains were buried here since 1524. The Cathedral with pastel colored interiors has attractive paintings.

Malayatoor Church

53 kilometers from Cochin. situated on a small hillock, it attracts thousands of devotees who undertake a trip to the shrine to participate in the annual festival, Malayatoor Perunnal (March/April). St. Thomas is believed to have prayed at this shrine

Sabarimala - The Holy Mount

Sabarimala Sri Ayyappa Swami Temple, situated at the pinnacle of a hill in the midst of a dense forest in Kerala, continues to be a favorite pilgrim center to the believers of all religious sects for centuries. Millions throng to this sacrosanct mount, every month. During the auspicious 'Makarapattu', 'Makara Vilakku' or 'Jyothi' (bright light) appearance over the dark decoy sierras, which encircle the holy mount on the 10th day of 'Makaram'- a month in the Malayalam calendar. The 'Jyothi' has been a hot point of debate among the believers and atheists. On revenue front and pilgrims' arrival, Sabarimala has a place among the primary shrines of India.