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Once the regal state of “Thiruvananthapuram” and “Travancore”, the Indian city of Trivandrum today is a significant part of the thriving tourism industry for more reasons than just one. The obvious one is of course that there are numerous tourist attractions in Trivandrum . Aside of the tourist attractions at Trivandrum, it also has several pilgrimage shrines and places of historical interest too. Trivandrum reached fame in sometime around the year 1750, when it was made the capital city of the Raja of Travancore. The city got its name after the dwelling place of the mythical serpent ‘Ananta‘– ‘Tiru Ananta Puram' – who serves as the Lord Vishnu's familiar. However, the city of Trivandrum was a popular trading hot spot in India from long before; mainly doing business in spices, ivory and sandalwood. Located in the southernmost tip of both the start of Kerala and also the country of India, the city is drenched in cultural and historical heritage. Also, it was always the bustling and prosperous city that it continues to be; this trend, though, began way before the birth of Christ, in 1000 BC. A peaceful place too, most of the tourist attractions of Trivandrum originate from the fact that it is a city quaintly constructed around seven hills. This is why most of the tourist attractions in Trivandrum are of either natural or spiritual value. A city of immense beauty, the tourist attractions in Trivandrum only go on to showcase the beauty of the city more fully. However, its status as a visitor's hub is a recent trend. Before that, the city of Trivandrum was more of a pilgrimage destination; what with its many shrines, temples and also the numerous churches. However, today, the range of tourist attractions in Trivandrum to choose from is very vast; you will practically be spoilt for choice. You can take a pick from the numerous museums, temples, churches, palaces, ruins, beaches and hill stations; and all at the same time that too. Some of the most important tourist attractions in Trivandrum are listed below: - Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum
- Padmanabhapuram Palace, Trivandrum
- Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Trivandrum
- Kanakakunnu Palace, Trivandrum
- Karikkakom Temple, Trivandrum
- Christ Church, Trivandrum
- Zoological Park, Trivandrum
- Napier Museum, Trivandrum
- Natural History Museum, Trivandrum
- Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Trivandrum
- Kerala State Science and Technology Museum, Trivandrum
- Chacha Nehru Children's Museum, Trivandrum
- Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace Museum, Trivandrum
- Kovalam Beach
- Shanghumugham Beach
- Akkulam Tourist Village, Trivandrum
- Varkala
- Agasthyakoodam
- Aruvikkara Dam
- Neyyar Dam
- Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Veli Tourist Villlage
- Ponmudi Hill Station
- Vizhinjam Beach
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