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Fort St. George
Still a powerful symbol of the British Empire, this forbidding,
unadorned fort was the first piece of real estate for British in India.
It housed barracks for the British army, a parade ground, and St Mary’s,
the oldest church of Chennai.
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Marina Beach
Running from Fort St. George to Mahabalipuram, Chennai’s most popular beach is popular for promenades,
fortune tellers and peddles selling everything from ice-creams to
balloons. Unfortunately, the sea can get quite rough, so swimming isn’t
encouraged.
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Santhome Cathedral
Built over the tomb of
apostle St. Thomas, the Santhome Cathedral is an important pilgrimage
centre. According to legends, St. Thomas arrived in India from Palestine
in AD 52 and died after 26 year. There is a museum in its premises with
a 16th-century map of South Asia.
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Kapaleeshwar Temple
Situated in the Malaypore area of Chennai, this temple was constructed in the 13th
century and is an excellent example of Southern Indian temple
architecture. The main entrance facing east is painted in red, blue and
yellow with Puranic legends sculpted on the sanctum sanctorum.
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Parthsarthy Temple
Built in the 8th century by the Pallava kings of South India, this
magnificent temple is famed for the beauty of its architecture. The
surrounding area was designed to focus on the temple, which is situated
near Triplicane beach.
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DakshinaChitra
Located at Muttukadu on the new Mamallapuram Road 20 km away from
Chennai, this is a unique heritage village showcasing the traditional
lifestyles of the diverse people of South India.
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