Shrine Basilica of Our lady of Dolours

Believed to be the biggest and tallest church in Asia, Shrine Basilica of Our lady of Dolours is of 25,000 square feet area. Built in Indo- Gothic style, the church also known as 'Puthan Pally' ( new church) is situated in the heart of the city at a distance of 1km. from the center. Consecrated in the year1940, the church was elevated to the status of a Minor Basilica in 1992. The notable feature here is the 260 feet high Bible tower at the rear of the church.