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Mentioned in Greek literature from the first century, Kollam has been a
thriving trading port for centuries. Best Known for Ashtamudi Lake. The
surrounding region produces pepper (after which the city is named), cashews,
coir and other agricultural products. Local communities include Christian,
Muslim and Hindu peoples. A historical Chinese population is known to exist,
and the town's market is still named after them. Fishing occurs right along
the coast as in other parts of Kerala. West and slightly north of the town
some 5 kilometres lies a beach, on the north end of which are various
European colonial-era relics, including the ruins of a fort and a few
churches. There are also some old colonial buildings scattered about the
town proper.
Kollam
Attractions
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Ashtamudi Lake
Located in the Kollam District of the Indian state of Kerala, Ashtamudi
Lake is the most visited backwater and lake in the state. It possesses a
unique wetland ecosystem and a large palm-shaped (also described as
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Asramam Adventure Park
An urban park in the core Kollam city of Kerala state. Asramam
Adventure Park was opened after 1980, on 48 acres (19 ha) of city-owned
land. Located beside the Kerala's pride, backwaters of Ashtamudi, this
place popularly known as Ashramam Picnic Village. |
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Ashramam Picnic Village
Located in the 48 acre Guest House
Complex, Ashramam Picnic Village is a center of tourism activities in Kollam. The
Government guest house is a sprawling 200-year-old property campus
and was the residence of Lord Munroe then. |
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Infant Jesus Cathedral
A historic Roman Catholic church established by Portuguese during 1614,
Infant Jesus Cathedral situated at Tangasseri in the city of Quilon (Kollam),
India. It is now the pro-cathedral of Roman Catholic Diocese of
Quilon - the ancient and first catholic diocese of India.
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Kollam Beach
Also known as Mahatma Gandhi Beach, Kollam Beach is a beach at Kollam
city in the Indian state of Kerala. The beach also features a park of
international standard, the Mahatma Gandhi Park. |
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Portuguese Cemetery
The Portuguese Cemetery (after the invasion of Dutch, it became Dutch
Cemetery) of Tangasseri in Kollam city was constructed in around 1519 as
part of the Portuguese invasion in the city. |
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Sardar Vallabhbhai
Patel Police Museum
A museum that traces the history and growth of the police force in
India. It is located just opposite the Kollam Junction Railway Station
in Kollam, India. The museum is dedicated to barrister and statesman,
Vallabhbhai Patel. |
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St Thomas Fort
Also known as Tangasseri Fort, is a ruined fort located in the beach
town of Tangasseri on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the city of
Kollam, Kerala, India. |
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Tangasseri Lighthouse
Situated in Tangasseri, near Kollam in the Indian state of Kerala.
Tangasseri Lighthouse is one of two lighthouses in the Kollam
Metropolitan Area and is maintained by the Chennai Directorate General
of Lighthouses and Lightships. |
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Thirumullavaram Beach
One of the popular twin beaches in the city
of Kollam and a beautiful tourism destination in the state of Kerala.
The beach is situated at Thirumullavaram, an important neighbourhood
of Kollam city. |
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