The foundation stone of the Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours was laid on 21 December 1929, by Mar Francis Vazhappilly, the Late Bishop of Thrissur. Another bell tower in the back of the church reaches 79.248 meters (260 feet). Renowned artists of the whole India have contributed their works in the Bible Tower. It is the first known Christian art gallery in Kerala.

A passenger lift is available up to 48.768 meters (160 feet), where a viewers' platform has been made to accommodate up to 250 people. The viewers have to climb the steps from there to the top of the tower, has facilities for viewing the city over an area of 18 kilometers. The building has been certified as earthquake-proof by officials of the Geology Department of India.

Bible Tower is well known for its height, it stands in 260 feet height and the highest church tower in India , the wooden door is in scripted with Bible words which revels the whole life of Jesus and the life of the Early Church in different materials. The infancy of Jesus is represented in Wooden Carvings. The healing of the sick is depicted in Stain Glass. The miracles of Jesus is represented in Brass Etching is shown There is an Oil Painting  which tells The passion of Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is depicted in bright Canvas, and mural paintings on the life of St. Thomas.