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Thrissur
Thrissur city and the area around it have a number of museums,
art schools, and institutes, which are dedicated to preserving
and promoting the rich cultural traditions of Kerala. The well
known Vadakkunathan Temple also is located in the center of
the city.
Vadakkunathan Temple (Religious)
Thrissur city is built around the Vadakkunathan Temple, which
is located on a hill at the centre of the city. Non-Hindus are
not allowed to enter this temple, which is also known as the
Rishabhadri or Thenkailasam (Kailash of the South). This temple
is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple complex also has a number
of small shrines within it, dedicated to different deities,
apart from the main Vadakkunathan Temple. The temple is known
for its traditional architecture. The richly carved pagoda like
wooden rooftop of this temple is an excellent example of the
classical architecture of Kerala. This temple is famous all
over Kerala for its annual Pooram festival, which is held in
the month of April/May.
Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral (Religious)
Thrissur has a number of churches and the Our Lady of Lourdes
Cathedral is the most famous amongst them. The building of this
church is impressive and worth visiting.
Town Hall (Monument)
The Town Hall is an important landmark in Thrissur and is located
in the northern part of the city. You will find a collection
of interesting artefacts in an art gallery within this impressive
building.
Archaeological Museum (Museum)
You must visit the Archaeological Museum in Thrissur and make
it a point to see the royal chariot kept there. This museum
is located on the main Museum Road.
Art Museum (Museum)
The Art Museum is another interesting place to visit in Thrissur.
It is located near the archaeological museum. This museum has
a good collection of artefacts, which includes woodcarvings,
sculptures, traditional masks and brass lamps.
Zoo (Amusement Park)
The Thrissur Zoo is an interesting place for children. It is
located between the Art museum and the Archaeological museum.
The main attraction of this zoo is its snake park, which has
a good collection of different species of snakes.
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