Chennai in India is a hot spot for tourism in southern part of the country.
This capital of Tamil Nadu has been enticing the attention of millions of tourists
from all across the world, with varieties of sightseeing destinations. A 368 year-old
city, this city is dotted by various historical landmarks, picturesque scenery
and other cultural sites. Sightseeing in Chennai is a perfect package of history,
beauty, luxury, religion, fun and frolic. So you have forts, churches, beaches,
parks, fauna, religious societies and even mountains.
The abode of academics, classical music and dance performances, theatre and
other performance arts in south India, all these sightseeing spots in Chennai
will offer you the essence of Dravidian culture.
Places of Sightseeing in Chennai
Sightseeing in Chennai remains incomplete without a visit to Fort St. George,
founded by the British administration and now hosting the offices of the Tamil
Nadu Secretariat and the Legislative Assembly.
Doveton House, once used as the residence of the English officials, reflects
the grandeur of the colonial regime as well as the beauty of the Romantic period.
This house got its name from Lt. General John Doveton who was the soldier-in-charge
who supervised Tippu Sultan's sons when they were kept as hostages in Madras.
Sightseeing in Chennai also includes St. Thomas Mount where St. Thomas, the
apostle of Jesus Christ, is said to have been martyred. St. Thomas Mount also
has a Church built by the Portuguese in 1523.
For Sightseeing in Chennai, also visit Thousand Lights Mosque, which radiates
architectural splendor and is a famous pilgrimage site for the Shia community
in the country.
Snake Park is a central location for breeding of endangered pythons in the
country, which was founded by the wildlife conservationist Romulus Whitaker.
This park, another site for Sightseeing in Chennai promotes propagation of information
about the reptiles, which are otherwise perceived with fear and myths.
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