National Geographic
Gateway to the canals and lagoons of the Kerala backwaters and to the Arabian Sea, Kochi was for centuries a major hub for the spice trade. This legacy has left an indelible mark on its identity and continues to shape the multilayered city today.
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See how the spice trade legacy continues to shape Kochi, India
Francesco Lastrucci
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Gateway to the canals and lagoons of the Kerala backwaters and to the Arabian Sea, Kochi was for centuries a major hub for the spice trade. This legacy has left an indelible mark on its identity and continues to shape the multilayered city today.
