One would find hosts of places to visit in Chennai. With all this comes the zeal to visit this beautiful place full of historical monuments, temples, beaches and many places that are more interesting. Chennai, the gateway to south India is located on the Coromandel Coast and extends about a stretch of 17 Km. It is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and is the fourth largest metropolis. In the earlier days, the region of Chennai was known as Tondaimandalam and the modern city developed from the settlement of Fort St. George and blended itself with the surrounding villages. The city was known by the name of Chennai after independence but got it confirmed officially in 1997 by the chief minister Mr. M. K. Karunanidhi. The city was under strong British influence but still has managed to retain its Tamil heritage and create its own unique culture. The city is around 350 years old but the past landscape has very well blended with the present scene along with the culture of music, dance and various other art forms. It has a population of around 6 million and the city is ever changing.
Popular Tourist Places in Chennai:
Marina Beach:
San Thome Cathedral Basilica:
Kapaleeswarar Temple:
Vivekananda House and Museum (The Ice House):
Crocodile Bank:
Birla Planetarium:
Ashtalakshmi Temple:
Nageswara Park:
This Park is situated at Luz corner and has been developed a few years back. It is a hot spot for filmmakers for shootings because of its fountains, gardens, walkways and flowers. It has a separate play area for children and is open on all days. All types of medicinal, flowering plants are found here, and thus it attracts tourists who want to spend a relaxing day.
Theosophical Society:
It was founded by Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Col. H.S. Olcott in 1875 and is situated on the banks of the Adyar estuary on a expanse of 250 acres away from the bustle of the city. The great Adyar Banyan tree, the library, church, mosque, temple and the Buddhist shrine are a must see.
ISKCON Temple:
This temple is located in Injambakkam area of the city. It is one of the most frequently visited temple in the region. The idols worshipped here are that of Rukmini and Lord Krishna. This temple is not as huge as the other branches of this temple but is always bustling with pious devotees.
Fort St. George
MGM Dizzee World:
Guindy National Park:
Government Museum:
National Art Gallery:
Built in 1906, the gallery is situated in a splendid Indo-Saracenic edifice. The building was initially known as Victoria Memorial Hall and was designed by Henry Irwin. The eminent historian Tillotson described it as one of “the proudest expressions of the Indo-Sarcenic movement”. There is a good collection of old paintings and sculptures including Tanjore paintings on glass; Rajput and Mughal miniature paintings; Deccan paintings from 17th century; and handcrafts, metalware, and ivory carvings from 11th and 12th century.
Arignar Anna Zoological Park:
Burma Bazaar
Chennai is one of the important trade centers of south India and is a good place to shop for a large variety of things. One of the famous shopping places is Burma Bazaar, where one can find all sorts of imported goods ranging from electronic gadgets to readymade and perfumes. Trading in almost all kinds of goods from plastic goods to textiles and stationery, and from ready-made garments to household items can be had here for reasonable prices. There are many new shopping complexes that offer a large range of shopping to be done under a single roof, have come all over the Burma Bazaar. This is shoppers’ paradise.
Ripon Building:
Valluvar Kottam
Kalakshetra:
Thiruvanmiyur. A renowed school for learning arts and crafts, Kalakshetra was founded in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale. Adhering to the Indian system of education through the Gurukulam, the students and their teachers live within the campus so as to have a truly rewarding experience.
MGR Film City:
Set up by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the sprawling Tharamani area, MGR Film city houses various locations and settings for film-shooting besides dubbing and re-recording theatres. The software city is coming up nearby.
Elliot’s Beach:
These are just a few of the amazing places to visit in Chennai and there are many more places to stopover when planning to tour this beautiful city rich in its long held treasures of temples, shrines, forts and palaces brimming with art and culture. The long and beautiful beaches give a different turn to the nature of the city reflecting love and warmth. The cuisine is simple and inviting. The smell of the filter coffee can really be nostalgic and remind one of the places visited in Chennai even after many years of the tour.
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