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Chennai Landmarks and Historic sites

Chennai attractions: monuments and popular sights



Landmarks and Historic sites


1 Doveton House

The Doveton House in Chennai was constructed by the famous architect Benjamin Roebeck in the year 1798. There are pillars in the front region and half moon steps at the back of the Senate House which resemble the...

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2 Fort St. George

Currently, Fort St George is used for the Tamil Nadu Secretariat and the Legislative Assembly. This structure resembles a mansion rather than a fort. There are solid foundation walls and huge gates.This monument...

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Address: 37, Nungambakkam High Road
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high court

The Madras High Court is one of the landmarks of Chennai in India and is the second largest judicial complex in the world. Situated near to the beach, it was established in 1862. It is one of the...

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Kapaleeshwar Temple

Kapaleeshwar Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Mylapore at Chennai in India. It is believed to have been built in the 8th century by the Pallavas. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, called...

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Marina Beach

The Marina Beach is the second largest beach in the world and also the biggest in Asia. It is spread along the eastern coasts of Tamil Nadu in the city Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. The stretch is of about...

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3 Ramakrishna Temple

The gateway of the Ramakrishna Temple is as per the Dravidian style of temple architecture. The forecourt of the temple is similar to those of the monuments of Mughals in Delhi like the Red Fort or Taj Mahal in Agra....

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4 Santhome Cathedral

Santhome Cathedral was originally built at Mylapore in Chennai by Apostle St. Thomas. He advocated in Chennai for 20 years from 52 A.D. onwards, but was killed in St.Thomas mount. The current monument is...

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Address: Santhome Highroad
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