Introduction to city Chennai - In Tamil Nadu
Capital of the south-eastern state of Tamil Nadu, Chennai
is one of the four major metropolitan cities in India. Today,
it is hard to believe that a place that was till 1639 just
a small fishing village would become such an enormous and
beautiful city. Situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal,
Chennai is perhaps the most peaceful and green metropolis
in India. Chennai has a number of attractions for the tourists
to see. One of them is the beautiful Marina beach, where
the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal mingle with the golden
sands. The city also has its share of forts and palaces
reminding the tourists the glory of bygone eras.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Chennai
Chennai was developed as a British trading post, and as
such, most of its attractions have a distinct colonial influence.
Stretched over an area of 13 km, Marina beach is the second
longest beach in the world. The St. George Fort, built
in 1653, is currently used as the state government/’s secretariat.
Santhome Cathedral was built around 14th/15th century
and is another colonial structure worth visiting. Dedicated
to Lord Shiva, the Kapaleeshwar Temple is the oldest
temple in Chennai. Another important temple in the city
dedicated to Lord Krishna is Parthsarthy temple.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Chennai
While you are in Chennai on a planned holiday, be sure
to take some time off and visit the places around. There
are ancient temple towns like Mahabalipuram and Tirupati
(in Andhra Pradesh), traditional townships and villages
that specialise in crafts like Kanchipuram, and golden
beaches like Covelong.
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Excursion in Chennai
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Picture Gallery of Chennai
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