Chetwai lighthouse, Thrissur

Name: Chetwai lighthouse
Address: Thrissur, India

#45 among attractions in Thrissur

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The Chetwai Lighthouse is situated at Chettuva near Guruvayur in Thrissur District of Kerala. It was inaugurated on 29 September 1986. The tower is a 30-meter tall concrete structure. There did not exist any lighthouse earlier to the present one at this place. The light source was changed on 30 April 2003. ()

Coordinates: 10°33'14"N, 76°1'2"E

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Nearby attractions include: Guruvayur Temple, Punnathurkotta, St. Thomas Church, Chowalloor Siva Temple.

3.2 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
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Zoo, Aquarium
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2.2 miNE
Church
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5.2 miNE
Temple
Chowalloor Siva Temple, Thrissur
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1.4 miNW
Beach
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2.7 miNE
Temple
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2.8 miSE
Area
Chavakkad, Thrissur
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5.5 miNE
Archaeological site
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