Mattancherry (Cochin Portuguese Creole: Cochim de Cima ), is a historic ward of Kochi, Kerala. It is about 9 km south-west from the city centre. Mattanchery is home to many sites of historical and cultural significance, including the Paradesi Synagogue- which was the centre of life in the Jewish Quarter. In addition to the Cochin Jews and Paradesi Jews, Mattanchery is also home to Konkanis and Gujaratis, with the Gujarati street in Mattancherry being a cultural icon for Keralite Gujaratis.

Politics

Mattancherry is a part of the Kochi assembly constituency and Ernakulam (Lok Sabha constituency).

Notable landmarks

Mattancherry is home to the Paradesi Synagogue, India's oldest functioning synagogue, Mattancherry Palace Museum, Mattacherry Pazhayannur Royal temple, Church of our Lady of Health, and the Holy Cross Pilgrim Centre Mattancherry

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