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What to see

Tomb of St.Thomas, Gothic Cathedral, Our Lady of Mylapore statue, Underground Tomb chapel, Museum, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Ancient pipe organ, Ancient Sun Dial, Liturgical Centre etc...

What to see around

There are plenty of attractions in Chennai to keep you occupied. Once you are through with the attractions, you can just take a walk along the beach and feel the soothing sea breeze gently caressing your face

The Marina Beach: It occupies a pride of place in the record books as the second longest beach in the world. Along the beach stand memorials dedicated to C.N.Annadurai and M.G.Ramachandran, both former Chief Ministers of the state. The University of Madras, the Senate House, Chepauk Palace, Presidency College and the Ice House are located along the Marina Beach.


• Fort St. George: This landmark of Chennai occupies a prominent place in the history of this city. It derives its name from St. George, the patron saint of England. It presently houses the State Legislature and the Secretariat.
  
  
• Theosophical Society: Located on the banks of the Adyar estuary, it was founded by Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Col. H.S. Olcott in 1875. The Adyar Banyan tree is one of the attractions here with its roots spreading over 40,000 sq.ft. It also houses a library, research center, church, mosque, Buddhist shrine and a Hindu temple.
  
  
• Kalakshetra: The Kalakshetra was founded by Rukmini Devi Arundale as a centre of excellence for dance, music, arts and crafts in 1936. Spread over nearly 100 acres of land, it follows the age-old Gurukula system of education and draws students from across the world.
  
  
• Valluvar Kottam: This memorial to the renowned poet-saint Tiruvalluvar is shaped like the temple chariot at Thiruvarur and houses a life-size statue of the saint.
  
  
• Film City: The film draws producers as well as visitors. You can purchase a ticket and stroll across the sets, and if you are lucky, you may as well come across your favorite filmstar.
  
  
• Ripon Building: The attractive white building presently houses the headquarters of Chennai Corporation.
  
  
• Tidel Park: It is home to the rapidly developing Information Technology industry. This massive structure houses the offices of several leading domestic and foreign software firms.
  
  
• Government Museum: This museum houses showcases exhibits belonging to the major South Indian dynasties The National Art Gallery is also located within the same complex. It also displays Mughal, Rajasthani and Deccan artworks.
  
  

 

• Madras War Cemetery: The Madras War Cemetery was set up in 1952 as a tribute to the valiant soldiers who laid down their lives in the Second World War. There is a Stone of Remembrance in the cemetery and the Cross of Sacrifice. It honors 855 men and women of the Commonwealth forces and one Polish airman who died during the Second World War. It also houses a memorial to soldiers who died in the First World War from 1914 - 1918.
  
  
• Christ the King Church: Commissioned by French clergymen, this church stands in the middle of Loyola College campus. Built in 1933 and covering an area of 150 feet by 60 feet, the church is an imposing structure.
  
  
• Vivekananda Illam: Earlier known as the Ice House, it was re-christened Vivekananda Illam in 1963 in memory of Swami Vivekananda's brief stay here. This building was used for storing ice from 1842 to 1874. It showcases a collection of rare photographs on the life of Swami Vivekananda.

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