Chennai is one of the major metropolitan cities of South India. The capital of Tamil Nadu, until recently it was known as Madras. During the British rule in India, it was the administrative headquarters, a powerful naval base and a modern city when compared to other parts of India. It is famous for its rich cultural heritage that has found expression in literature, music and dance.
The chief attractions for the traveller are the ancient city of Madras with its historical monuments such as Fort St. George, Freemasons Hall, Government Museum, The Senate House, places of worship and the beaches in Chennai.
Fort St. George was built by the British East India Company in 1640. It was constructed as a trading post and is now an architectural wonder from the past. Freemasons hall was finished in 1923 and is another contribution of the British to the architecture of Chennai. The Government Museum is one of the oldest museums in India. Located near the Marina Beach, The Senate House was built by one of the greatest architects of the 19th century.
The temples in Chennai throng with devotees. There are several churches in Chennai that were constructed during the time of the British in India. The most important churches in Chennai are Anderson Church, Andrew's Kink, Christ Church, Chinnamalai Church, Santhome Cathedral Basilica and St. George's Cathedral. The most important mosques In Chennai are Makka Masjid, Masjid Mamoor, The Grand Mosque and Thousand Lights Mosque.
Chennai has scenic beaches such as Covelong Beach, Elliot’s Beach and Marina Beach. Covelong Beach is one of the best beaches on the Coromandel Coast and is known for its serene setting about 40kms away from the Chennai City. The Elliot’s Beach is the cleanest beach in Chennai and is ideal for long walks. The most famous beach in Chennai is the Marina Beach, which is one of the largest beaches in India.
The chief attractions for the traveller are the ancient city of Madras with its historical monuments such as Fort St. George, Freemasons Hall, Government Museum, The Senate House, places of worship and the beaches in Chennai.
Fort St. George was built by the British East India Company in 1640. It was constructed as a trading post and is now an architectural wonder from the past. Freemasons hall was finished in 1923 and is another contribution of the British to the architecture of Chennai. The Government Museum is one of the oldest museums in India. Located near the Marina Beach, The Senate House was built by one of the greatest architects of the 19th century.
The temples in Chennai throng with devotees. There are several churches in Chennai that were constructed during the time of the British in India. The most important churches in Chennai are Anderson Church, Andrew's Kink, Christ Church, Chinnamalai Church, Santhome Cathedral Basilica and St. George's Cathedral. The most important mosques In Chennai are Makka Masjid, Masjid Mamoor, The Grand Mosque and Thousand Lights Mosque.
Chennai has scenic beaches such as Covelong Beach, Elliot’s Beach and Marina Beach. Covelong Beach is one of the best beaches on the Coromandel Coast and is known for its serene setting about 40kms away from the Chennai City. The Elliot’s Beach is the cleanest beach in Chennai and is ideal for long walks. The most famous beach in Chennai is the Marina Beach, which is one of the largest beaches in India.
