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About Our Lady of Dolours Basilica

The church locally called Puthanpalli and is the tallest church in India and third tallest church in Asia. A big tower located at its rear called bible tower having many paintings and nice bible museum.

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Attractions Near Our Lady of Dolours Basilica

Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple

Vadakkunnathan Shiva Temple

0.57km from Our Lady of Dolours Basilica

Vadakkunnathan Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shiva here is popularly known as Vadakkunnathan, meaning "lord of the north" as he is believed to live in Kailas which is on the northern side of India. The temple is located in Thrissur City in Thrissur District of Kerala State in Southern India. The name Thrissur is derived from its old name ‘Thiru-Shiva-Peroor’ which translates to ‘the city of sacred Shiva’.

Thrissur Zoo & Museum

Thrissur Zoo & Museum

1.14km from Our Lady of Dolours Basilica

One of the oldest zoos in the country, and is home to a wide variety of animals, reptiles, and birds. The zoo compound includes a natural history museum and an art museum that showcase the social and cultural heritage of the region.

Sakthan Thampuran Palace

Sakthan Thampuran Palace

1.17km from Our Lady of Dolours Basilica

The home and resting place of Shakthan Thampuran, the King of Cochin Dynasty

Vilangan Hills

Vilangan Hills

6.77km from Our Lady of Dolours Basilica

Located near to Thrissur city, the hill gives a panoramic view of Thrissur city and Thrissur Kole Wetlands.

Punnathur Kotta

Punnathur Kotta

23.04km from Our Lady of Dolours Basilica

A place where all majestic elephants of Kerala State lives.

Chavakkad Beach

Chavakkad Beach

23.73km from Our Lady of Dolours Basilica

This famous beach in Thrissur. There you can see the confluence of a river and sea, known as Azhimukam in Malayalam. This is one of the cleanest beaches in Kerala.

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Thrissur is the cultural capital of Kerala situated in the central part of the state

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Ashwin Ram

Ashwin Ram

2019-10-20

This church is located at the heart of the Thrissur city . Its was an awesome experience while passing through the bible tower. It has a good bible museum and many drawings along the staircase of the tower, and a spectacular view of entire Thrissur city at the top of Bible tower.
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For more information about Our Lady of Dolours Basilica, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Our_Lady_of_Dolours,_Thrissur

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