Explore St. Francis Church in Kochi

Discover the St. Francis Church in Kochi, showcasing exquisite Portuguese architecture and believed to be the oldest European-built church in India. Constructed in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars, it was later altered by the Dutch and British. Visit the church to see the gravestone of the famous explorer Vasco da Gama, who was buried here for 14 years before his remains were taken to Lisbon.