With murals on its walls and ceilings, this 1875-built Roman Catholic Minor Basilica has the largest church interior in South India. It is adorned with 140 ft long steeple, which is visible from anywhere in the town. The chapel has 15 altars and boasts of neo Gothic spires. It is locally famous by the name of Puthen Palli. He traveled about various parts of Kerala by water and land, preaching the Gospel and forming Christian communities which began to grow and several of them sprang up in the vicinities of Thrissur Town too. The heart of the town, known for its spiritual and cultural heritage, was a dense forest in those days.
.By Air
Thrissur does not have its own airport but the nearest airport to this place is the Cochin Airport which is approx. 55 km away from the city.
By Train
Thrissur railway station is well connected with all the major cities of India as well as every part of the state of Kerala.
