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Sightseeing in Chennai (Madras) |
Madras which has been renamed Chennai in the year 1996 is the capital of Tamil Nadu. The sightseeing in Chennai (Madras) are worth remembering.
Chennai which was the administrative capital of British India is now one of the country's most renowned cities, famous for its culture, festivals, cinema, sports, business,sea beaches and other sightseeing spots. The city is one of the four metropoliton cities.
The signs of British Raj is still evident in the Fort St. George which is supposed to be the first British fortification and settlement in India. The fort which was built in 1640 has a fort museum and St. Mary's Church.
If you want to get a glimpse of the religious life of South India visit the temple of Kapileshwara andthat of Parthasarathy. The architecture, the carvings on the walls, the numerous small statues inside the temples will leave you spellbound. The temples are the specimens of Pallava art and architecture.
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Apart from the temples San Thome Cathedral Basilica, is also one of the notable Sightseeing in Chennai (Madras).
If you want to increase your knowledge on the art and architecture of different dynasties in South India namely the Cholas, Pallavas and the Pandyas then visit Government Museum and Art Gallery. The Government Museum possess some of the wonderful specimens of art, architecture and sculpture of the ancient dynasties of South India.
The headquarter of The Theosophical Society is one of the places worth visiting in Chennai.
If you are interested in wildlife then you are sure to have a nice time in Chennai which has some parks that consists of the sightseeing of Chennai ( Madras). You can visit Anna Zoological Park, Madras Snake Park, National Park at Guindy,.
Your Chennai sightseeings will remain incomplete without visit to the Marina beach which stretches for about 4.5 kilometers.
To get the details of Sightseeing in Chennai (Madras) find out more about
Film City
Government Museum
Theosophical Society
War Memorial Hall
Anna Square
Rajaji Memorial
Crocodile Bank
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