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| Fort St. George (Chennai) |
It occupies a place of pride and prominence in Chennai. The state legislature and the secretarait are located in Fort St. George.
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| Kapaleeswarar Temple (Chennai) |
The ancient Shiva temple is a delightful introduction to Dravidian temple sclupture and architecture.
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| Sri Parthasarathy Temple (Chennai) |
This temple, located in Triplicane, is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It was originally built by the Pallavas in the 8th century A.D.
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| Santhome Cathedral (Chennai) |
Built by Portuguese in the 14th and 15th century, this Cathedral is named after St. Thomas. Historically important, it is one of the pilgrimages for the Christian community.
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| The Theosophical Society (Chennai) |
The world headquarters of the 'theosophical society' formed to facilitate and encourage the study of comparative religions, philosophy and science are situated in Adyar.
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| Kalakshetra (Chennai) |
Founded in 1936 in Thiruvanmiyur, beyond Elliots beach, is Kalakshetra or 'temple of art'.
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| Birla Planetarium (Chennai) |
Situated at Kotturpuram, it is the most modern planetarium in the country, built in the memory of B.M. Birla -- the well known industrialist.
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| Elliots Beach (Chennai) |
A quite and calm beach, it is an ideal place to enjoy the sun. The Velankanni church and the Ashtalakshmi temple on end of the beach attracts a large number of pilgrims.
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| Valluvar Kottam (Chennai) |
A unique bit of modern building in the city is this huge memorial hall dedicated to the poet-saint Thiruvalluvar, dominated by a towering temple car in stone.
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| Anna Zoological Park (Chennai) |
It is the biggest zoological park in south Asia and is building-up superb collection of tropical mammals, birds and reptiles amongst others.
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| Muttukkadu Boat House (Chennai) |
Situated on the edge of backwaters, 36 km from Chennai, this place is an ideal picnic spot with facilities for boating and wind surfing.
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| Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (Around Chennai) |
A major water-bird sanctuary, this bird-watcher's paradise is 83 km from Chennai.
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| Dakshina Chitra (Chennai) |
Dakshina Chitra is a unique heritage village, situated near Muttukadu, 20 km from Chennai. It was founded by the Chennai Craft Foundation.
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| Kishkintha (Chennai) |
It is the first theme amusement Park near Chennai. Situated 28 km south of Chennai, spread over 110 acres, it offers exciting rides and attractions.
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| The Marina (Chennai) |
Marina Beach, pride of Chennai, is the second longest beach in the world and has a wide sandy foreshore.
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| Guindy National Park (Chennai) |
Guindy National Park, also known as the Deer Park is 595 acres in extent. Situated adjacent to the Raj Bhavan, it was originally a part of the governor's estate.
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| Govt. Museum Complex (Chennai) |
Once a place of assemblage for the British, today houses the Govt. Museum, the National Art Gallery and the Connemara Public Library.
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| MGR Film City |
MGR Film City is set up by the govt. of Tamil Nadu. It houses various locations and settings for film-shooting, besides dubbing and re-recording theatres. The software city is coming up nearby.
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| Kali Bari (Chennai) |
Kali Bari means 'the house of Goddess Kali'. It is a great spiritual institution, a unique temple consisting of a peaceful meditation hall.
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| MGM Dizzy World (Chennai) |
MGM Dizzy World is a 27 acre, children's amusement park. Water Chute, parachute tower, pirate boat and a 110 feet "dizee shake" challenger and visual reality are some of the attractions.
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| V.G.P. Golden Beach Resort (Chennai) |
Skilfully planned beach resort with sculptured vignettes from the past, folk dances and enthnic sea food cuisine.
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