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Chennai - 14 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Chennai

Chennai is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu. It is well known for unique culture, Jellikettu, Pongal, and Temples.

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List of Attractions in Chennai

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Anna Memorial
Tombs
Notable Architectures
This is a memorial structure built in the Marina beach Chennai in memory of the former chief minister of Tamilnadu Mr Annadurai.
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Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Zoos
This is the first public zoo in India, affiliated with the central zoo authority of India.
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Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple
Hindu Temples
Notable Architectures
Kapaleeswarar temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva located in Mylapore. The temple is an ancient one that was built around the 7th century in Dravidian architecture.wh
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Chennai Marina Lighthouse
Lighthouses
A lighthouse situated in the Marina beach Chennai facing the bay of Bengal on the east coast of the Indian subcontinent.
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Chetpet Ecopark
Lake/ River/ Ponds
This is a nice venue for boating and fishing. Auge walkway is there around the lake and it is decorated very well.
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Connemara Public Library
Monuments
One of the four National Depository Libraries which receives a copy of all books, newspapers, and periodicals published in India. Situates in a British era building with great architecture.
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Dr MGR Memorial
Tombs
Notable Architectures
Mgr memorial is a memorial structure built on the Marina beach adjacent to the Anna memorial. This memorial is built in the memory of former chief minsiter and actor DR M.G Ramachandran and his protege J. Jayalalitha whose bodies were buried at this site.
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Elliots Beach
Beaches
This beach is the endpoint of the Marina beach shore. A prominent landmark on this beach is the Karl schmiditt memorial.
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Government Museum Chennai
Museums
One of the most famous sightseeing spots in Chennai. there is a huge collection of artifacts and so many objects relating geology, archaeology, zoology, anthropology, etc.
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Guindy National Park
Viewpoints
Forests
Wildlife Safari Spots
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Guindy national park is a protected area of Tamilnadu and the 8th smallest national park in India and one of the very few national parks situated inside a city.
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Marina Beach
Beaches
Marina beach is a natural urban beach in Chennai along the Bay of Bengal. this is the longest natural beach in the country.
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Santhome basilica church
Churches
It is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in the Santhome city of Chennai which was built in16 th century by Portuguese explorers.
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St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
Viewpoints
Churches
Mountain Peaks
Tombs
Short Hikes
A small hillock in the Chennai city. The ancient Syrian church community of India traces the origin of their church here.
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Valluvar Kottam
Monuments
Notable Architectures
Valluvar kottam is a monument in Chennai, dedicated to the classical Tamil poet and philosopher Valluvar.

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