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The Mother of God Cathedral, also known as Valiya Palli in Calicut (Kozhikode), is located near Beach Road. The church serves as the seat of the Malabar Roman Catholic congregation.
This Gothic-style cathedral was designed by Italian architects who were brought to Kozhikode for the sole purpose of designing it. The curved arches above the doors and windows, the colonnade on the spires, and many other architectural feats testify to the Italian architects’ aesthetic sense as well as the Indian workers’ artistic abilities.
A 200-year-old portrait of St Mary on the church’s wall is another attraction. The adjacent cemetery is kept in good condition. Here you will see the tombstone of Pedro de Covilhany, the first Catholic Missionary to visit Kozhikode.
FAQ's
Best time to Visit Mother Of God Cathedral
One can visit the Mother Of God Cathedral any day throughout the year. The church opens at 6 Am and closes at 6:30 Pm.
How to Reach Mother Of God Cathedral
The Mother Of God Cathedral is located near the beach road in Calicut (Kozhikode). The Calicut railway station is just 1.5 kilometers away and the Calicut international airport is 30 kilometers away from the Mother Of God Cathedral.
Things to Do at Mother Of God Cathedral
Religious activities, Enjoy the architecture, Beach nearby
