Chennai Tourist Attractions,

Places to Visit in Chennai, Sightseeing & Tourist Attractions in Chennai

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Chennai – the cultural capital of India and the capital of Tamil Nadu state which is located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal is always known for its rich tradition, culture and heritage. It has been the most visited city in India by the people from all over the world. Being an important metropolitan city it is very well-connected to all the major cities of India as well as with the countries overseas

This city is suitable for all types of travelers to explore many places. Chennai was previously called as Madras or Madraspattinam and later Government of Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city from Madras to Chennai but still people love using the name Madras. You can find many oldest building which really has beautiful and stunning architecture which dates from the 7th and 8th centuries and many beautiful sightseeing places in and around the city. 

So if you are planning to visit the city here are few list of places which you should definitely when you are in Chennai.

1. Marina Beach





2. Kapaleeshwarar Temple






3. Elliot’s Beach




4. Covelong Beach



5. Sri Parthasarathy Temple


 

 

6. Semmozhi Poonga





7. Dakshina Chitra


8. Cholamandal Artist Village


 

 9. Guindy National Park and Snake Park



10. Birla Planetarium

 

11. Muttukadu


 

12. Mahabalipuram

 


13. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Kanchipuram


14. Pulicat Lake & Bird Sanctuary


 

15. Connemara Public Library


 

16. Thousand Lights Mosque

17. Fort St George

18. Ripon Building

19. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Mylapore

20. Ashtalakshmi Temple

 

21. Broken Bridge

 

22. Ramakrishna Mutt

 

23. National Art Gallery


24, Wallajah Mosque


25. St. Thomas Mount National Shrine



26. Lord Shantinath Jain Temple


27. Chokhi Dhani



28. Arignar Anna Zoological Park


29. Valluvar Kottam




30. Vadapalani Andavar temple





Climate in this city is hot and humid so if you are travelling to this city during summer don’t forget to carry water bottles and things to protect yourself from hot sun.

This city is not just know for famous building and places, it is also known for people living in this city, they always welcome outsider and shows love and care as much as they can till they stay in the city and they will make them feel at home even when you  are stay away from home. Never forget to try yummy South Indian food especially hot idly sambar, dosa, vada and pongal.

Hope this list will help you to explore Chennai. Please share your experience or if you know any other interesting place which is not included in this list, feel free to share it in the comment section below

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