The Portuguese constructed this palace in 1555, as a gift to the king of Kochi. A century later - in 1663 - the Dutch renovated it, hence it came to be popularly called the Dutch Palace.
The characteristics Kerala style dormer in Mattancherry Palace ( Dutch Palace).
The highlights are the traditional Kerala murals - depicting screens from Ramayana and Mahabharata.
You can just walk to the palace from the Mattancherry Ferry point that you took from Ernakulam.
The Jewish Synagogue in is just around the corner.
Club Dutch Palace, Jew Street & the Synagogue together in your plan.
Also keep in mind Dutch Palace is closed on Fridays. Synagogue is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and on Jewish holidays.
Both are open daily 10am to 5pm. There’s a noon break in Synagogue ( 12 to 3pm). Plan you visit accordingly.
Traditional houses in Mattancherry . This lis located in the Dutch Palace
The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly called the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry in Kerala