Mother Of God Cathedral, Kozhikode

Entry Fee / Ticket Price	No Entry Fee
Opening & Closing Time	The Mother Of God Cathedral opening and closing timing in morning 08:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Opening & Closing Days	The Mother Of God Cathedral is open every day for visitors
Place Type	Churches, Religious Place
Place visit with	Family, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Best time to visit	September, October, November, December
Official Website	https://www.keralatourism.org/malabar/mother-god-cathedral/84 🔗

About Mother Of God Cathedral

The church is also known locally as Valiyapalli and is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Congregation in Malabar. The history of the church dates back to 1513 when the Portuguese signed a treaty with the Zamorin and also built a factory and a church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Apart from its religious significance, the church is a perfect example of Italian architecture and Indian craftsmanship.

Architecture of Mother Of God Cathedral

Mother of God Cathedral was built in Roman style of architecture. The curved arches on the doors and windows have Italian influence. The Neo-Roman architectural style is evident in the façade surrounded by tall square towers. The interior of the church is a stunning combination of white and gray and adjacent to the chapel is a stone cross in bas relief on granite with a Portuguese inscription and still exists today. It is worshipped. There are three beautifully carved wooden doors with intricate details at the entrance.

Interesting facts about Mother Of God Cathedral

1. The wall of the church has a 200 year old portrait of St. Mary which is a big attraction.
2. The tomb of Pedro de Kovilhani, the first Catholic missionary to visit Kozhikode, can be seen here.
3. The church was called Matrei Dei ('Matar Dei' is Latin for 'Mother of God') and marked a new era for the Catholic congregation of the Calicut Diocese.
4. The Gothic cathedral was designed by Italian architects and has Italian influence on the curved arches on the doors and windows.
5. The entrance has three beautifully carved wooden doors with intricate details.

How to reach Mother Of God Cathedral

By Bus:- Calicut Bus Stop is 2.4 km away from the church, you can get down here and go easily.

By Rail:- The distance from Church to Kozhikode Main (Calicut) Railway Station is 1.4 km, you can take a rickshaw from here to the church.

By Air:- Kozhikode International Airport (CCJ) is 27.5 km away from the church. You can easily go by booking a cab from the airport.

Mother Of God Cathedral on Google Map

Mother Of God Cathedral FAQs:

Explore other attractions nearby

Visit by Type

💡 Monuments in Kozhikode 💡 Religious Places in Kozhikode 💡 Sightseeing in Kozhikode 💡 Fun and Activity in Kozhikode 💡 Shopping Places in Kozhikode 💡 Restaurant and Bars in Kozhikode 💡 Museums in Kozhikode 💡 Nature Sites and Parks in Kozhikode

Visit with

✅ Places to Visit with Family in Kozhikode ✅ Places to Visit with Kids in Kozhikode ✅ Places to Visit with Friends in Kozhikode ✅ Places to Visit for Couples in Kozhikode ✅ Places to Visit Solo in Kozhikode

Visit by Time

📅 Places to Visit in January in Kozhikode 📅 Places to Visit in February in Kozhikode 📅 Places to Visit in March in Kozhikode 📅 Places to Visit in April in Kozhikode 📅 Places to Visit in May in Kozhikode 📅 Places to Visit in June in Kozhikode 📅 Places to Visit in July in Kozhikode 📅 Places to Visit in August in Kozhikode 📅 Places to Visit in September in Kozhikode 📅 Places to Visit in October in Kozhikode 📅 Places to Visit in November in Kozhikode 📅 Places to Visit in December in Kozhikode

Visit by city

📌 Places to Visit in Delhi 📌 Places to Visit in Noida 📌 Places to Visit in Bengaluru 📌 Places to Visit in Mumbai 📌 Places to Visit in Chennai 📌 Places to Visit in Hyderabad 📌 Places to Visit in Jaipur 📌 Places to Visit in Kochi 📌 Places to Visit in Lucknow 📌 Places to Visit in Gurugram 📌 Places to Visit in Kolkata 📌 Places to Visit in Pune