Quick Facts

History

• Kollam was once known as Quilon, a famous port city since ancient times.
• It was a prominent trade hub for Phoenicians, Romans, Chinese, and Arabs.
• Mentioned in the works of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta.
• Kollam was the capital of the Travancore Kingdom before it shifted to Thiruvananthapuram.
• Ancient port town of Thangassery has colonial imprints from Portuguese, Dutch, and British periods.