Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral
ലൂർദ് കത്തീഡ്രൽ
The cathedral of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Archdiocese of Thrissur, known for its underground chapel and white dome.
Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral was first built in 1885 and serves as the cathedral of the Thrissur Catholic archdiocese. Its white facade blends Indo-Gothic and Baroque styles, and a large dome rises over the central nave. The most distinctive feature is the underground chapel below the main altar, a replica of the Lourdes grotto in France, where believers light candles and pray. The grounds also contain a Lourdes grotto. Around Christmas, there are lights and celebrations. Entry is free. It is on the eastern side of the city center, about 1 km from Swaraj Round.
Opening hours
About 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Thrissur Zoo & State Museum
- Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours (Puthanpally)
- Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple
- Thrissur Pooram & Thekkinkadu Maidan
- Vadakkunnathan Temple
- Sakthan Thampuran Palace
- Thiruvambady Sri Krishna Temple
- Vilangan Kunnu