Why visit Thrissur
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 162 places to eat, 70 places to stay and 18 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Academy of Climate Change Education and Research, College of Fine Arts, Thrissur, Archaeological Museum, Thrissur and Thrissur Museum.
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About Thrissur
Thrissur (Malayalam: തൃശൂർ, pronounced [triˈʃ(ː)uːr] ), formerly Trichur, also known by its historical name Thrissivaperur (Thiru-siva-perur), is a city and the headquarters of the Thrissur district in Kerala, India. It is the third largest urban agglomeration in Kerala after Kochi and Kozhikode, and the 21st largest in India. Thrissur is classified as a Tier-2 city by the Government of India. The city is built around a 65-acre (26 ha) hillock called Thekkinkadu Maidanam which seats the Vadakkumnathan temple.
From the Wikipedia article Thrissur (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Thrissur on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do18
Academy of Climate Change Education and Research
School · 7.1 km
Indian climate research institution
College of Fine Arts, Thrissur
School · 1.5 km
Directorate of Technical Education, Govt. of Kerala. Established in the year 1910
Kerala Agricultural University
School · 8.2 km
State public university in Thrissur, Kerala, India
Kerala Institute of Local Administration
School · 9.3 km
Autonomous training, research and consultancy organisation
Maharaja's Technological Institute
School · 1.7 km
School in Thrissur City, Kerala, India
Vadakke Madham Brahmaswam Vedic Research Centre
School · 1.1 km
Vedic school in Kerala
Georgettan's Raagam Movie Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.7 km
Swaraj Round, THRISSUR
6 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks21
Archaeological Museum, Thrissur
Museum · 1.6 km
Museum in Thrissur district, Keralam, India
Archaeological Museum
Monument and historic site · 1.5 km
Archaeological Museum in Thrissur is a popular museum attraction.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Thrissur Zoo
Park · 1.6 km
Zoo in Thrissur, Kerala, India
Museum Road, Thrissur
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes162
Kokki - Authentic Suriyani Taste
Restaurant · Regional · 1.1 km
Ikkanda Warrier Road
Mo-Su 07:30-22:30
The Townhouse Bistro Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Pizza · 2.1 km
37/2351/2 Kottappuram Road, Thrissur
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Indian Coffee House
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Indian · 1.4 km
Thrissur-Shornur Road, Thrissur
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Bombay Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 2.0 km
Ayyanthole Civil Line Road, Thrissur
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Moorthi Coffee Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 km
Marar Road, Thrissur
Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00
Thomson Fruits
Cafe · Shakes And Malai · 1.2 km
123 East Fort Junction, Thrissur
7am - 7 pm
Nivedyam pure veg restaurant
Restaurant · Regional · 0.7 km
Kuruppam Road, THRISSUR
Pisharody Restaurant
Restaurant · Regional · 0.7 km
Kuruppam Road, Thrissur
Vrindavan Pure Veg Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.1 km
150 more on the map.
History
The presence of numerous prehistoric megaliths and dolmens indicates that Thrissur has been inhabited from at least 1000 BCE to 500 CE.
The Portuguese had naval influence in many parts of Kerala in the 16th century, including Thrissur. At the beginning of the 17th century, the Portuguese naval power was reduced and Dutch became the main naval power. With the help of the Dutch, the royal family of the Kingdom of Cochin recaptured Thrissur from the Zamorin of Calicut in 1710.
Thrissur rose to importance after Maharaja Sakthan Thampuran ascended the throne of the Kingdom of Cochin (1769–1805) and made Thrissur his capital. The Maharaja made the city into a major financial and commercial hub of South India, by inviting Syrian Christian families and Brahmins from adjoining areas.
During 1750–60 Hyder Ali, the Sultan of the powerful Kingdom of Mysore, conquered Thrissur, making it a tributary of Mysore. In 1786, the son of Tipu Sultan of Mysore led another invasion of Thrissur but retreated after the Srirangapattanam war. In the meantime, Rama Varma X, the successor of Sakthan Thampuran signed a treaty with the East India Company, transforming the state of Cochin into a British Protectorate.
From the History section of Thrissur on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay70
Nila Girl's Hostel
Motel and hotel · 2.0 km
G6F2+65 Aiswarya Nagar, near NSS HS school, West Fort, Thrissur
Churches and places of worship90
Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 km
Trichur-Palghat Rd, Thrissur
Shopping73
Erinjery Stores
Grocery · 0.9 km
G658+76X, Vjayadeepami Vayanasala Road, Koorkenchery, Thrissur, Kerala 680007 G658+76X, Vjayadeepami Vayanasala Road, thrissur
Sports Dreams Sales And Services
Shop · 0.8 km
College Road, pallikkulam, Thrissur
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute
School · Catholic · 1.4 km
Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute Thrissur - 5, Thrissur
Government Model Higher Secondary School for Boys, Thrissur
School · 1.2 km
Palace Road, Thrissur
Government Model Vocational Higher Secondary School for Girls, Thrissur
School · 1.1 km
Palace Road, Thrissur
St. Joseph's Model Higher Secondary School
School · 2.1 km
high road, thrissur
Government Technical High School, Thrissur
School · 1.5 km
Women's Club Road, Thrissur
Holy Family Convent English Medium Lower Primary School, Chembukavu
School · 1.8 km
Sitaram Mill Road, Thrissur
Healthcare70
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute
Hospital · 1.3 km
Government Mental Health Center,Thrissur
Hospital · 1.8 km
government mental health center Nethaji Road, Zabs fort, west fort ,thrissur
VERGCORP DENTACARE DENTAL CLINIC
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 km
26/517 Bennet Road, Chembukkavu
Map of Thrissur
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Getting there and nearby towns
Cochin International Airport (COK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 45 km away.
- Veluthūr 3 km north, about 3 min by car
- Natathara 5 km east, about 5 min by car
- Kuttūr 5 km north, about 5 min by car
- Avinissery 5 km south, about 5 min by car
- Puzhakkal 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Vellanikkara 6 km northeast, about 6 min by car
- Venginissery 6 km south, about 6 min by car
- Kōlazhi 6 km north, about 6 min by car
- Marattakara 6 km southeast, about 6 min by car
- Manakkody 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
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- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Thrissur Skywalk at Sakthan Nagar, Ganesh Mohan T, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thrissur Sakthan Nagar skywalk, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pallikkulam, Thrissur, Kerala, India - panoramio, Robert Helvie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thrissur Skywalk at Sakthan Nagar 2, Ganesh Mohan T, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thrissur Sakthan Nagar skywalk 2, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Catholic Metropolitan Archbishop's house Thrissur, Jinoy Tom Jacob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SIB TB Road Thrissur, Arjuncm3, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thrissur Puthenpally, Ronyrajan95, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Streets after lockdown restrictions in Thrissur, Kerala, Gnoeee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atham Pookalam at Thrissur 2024 (3), Gnoeee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Lady of Dolours Basilica, Thrissur (1), Gnoeee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Lady of Dolours Basilica, Thrissur (2), Gnoeee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pallikkulam, Thrissur, Kerala, India - panoramio - Robert Helvie (1), Robert Helvie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building with shops in Thrissur 2013, Smokingsingh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View of Municipal Corporation building, Thrissur 2013, Smokingsingh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Construction on Municipal Office Rd, Thrissur 20131230-1, Smokingsingh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Construction on Municipal Office Rd Thrissur 20131230-2, Smokingsingh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marigold flower at Thrissur 01, Gnoeee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marigold flower at Thrissur 02, Gnoeee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marigold flower at Thrissur 03, Gnoeee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aster flower at Thrissur 01, Gnoeee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ACCER college, Sasisoman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Manukrishnan80, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vimalawomencollege, MenonManjeshMohan AnkithaRamdas_vimala_college_student, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brahminy Kite at Thrissur Zoo, Ganesh Mohan T, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DPP 017 by Joseph Lazer, Joseph Lazer, CC BY-SA 2.5 in
- St. Antony's Forane Church, Ollur, Kerala India1, T M Cyriac, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kollemkode palace, Chembookkavu, Thrissur, Kerala, India IMG 20191109 173239, Ranjithsiji, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thrissur Corporation Nehru Park, Jpullokaran, Public domain
- Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, Thrissur (3), Gnoeee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- വടക്കുംനാഥക്ഷേത്രം-തെക്കേഗോപുരം, Challiyan at Malayalam Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Government Model Higher Secondary School, Prajaneeshp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple, Jpullokaran, Public domain
- St.joseph.kuriachira, Kevin Chirakkekkaran, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St.thomascollege, Menon Manjesh Mohan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thrissur Municipal Corporation Stadium3, Smokingsingh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- V.K.N. Menon Indoor Stadium3, Smokingsingh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jubilee Mission Medical College, Joe Ravi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sakthan Thampuran palace, KannanVM, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kulassery Temple, Thrissur, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Joseph's Model Higher Secondary school, Gnoeee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Thomas College, Thrissur, Thejeshgn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- College of Agriculture Vellanikkara main gate, Anuranjpathikalayil, CC BY 4.0
- Art gallery cfa thrissur, Pkmannoj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MTI thrissr, Mainowner, CC BY-SA 4.0
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