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40 Historical Places to Visit Near Chennai

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an iconic Catholic church located in the heart of Puduc..
Somanathapura Temple
Historical Site
The Chennakeshava Temple, commonly known as the Somanathapura Temple, located in Mysuru (formerly kn..
Schwartz Church
Historical Landmark
Schwartz Church, located in the historical city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned leg..
Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
Historical Landmark / Tourist Attraction
Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
Temple/Historic Site
Bull Temple, also known as Dodda Basavana Gudi, is situated in Basavanagudi, a bustling locality of ..
Chandragiri Fort Tirupati
Historical & Heritage Site
Chandragiri Fort is located in the town of Chandragiri, near Tirupati in the Chittoor district of An..
Kurnool Fort (Konda Reddy Fort)
Historical Fort
Kurnool Fort, also known as Konda Reddy Fort, is steeped in history and is located in the heart of K..
Jaffna Fort
Historical Landmark
Jaffna Fort, located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a historic fortification that has stood as a witness t..
French War Memorial Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
The French War Memorial in Pondicherry, India, stands as a solemn reminder of the brave soldiers who..
Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
The Old Lighthouse of Pondicherry stands as a historical beacon situated on Goubert Avenue in the co..
Thanjavur Palace
Historical Landmark
Thanjavur Palace, also known as Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex or Thanjavur Aranmanai, is an archi..
Gandhi Hill
Historical & Cultural Site
Gandhi Hill is the first Gandhi Memorial with seven stupas in the country, located in Vijayawada, An..
Amareswara Temple
Historical & Religious Site
Amareswara Temple, situated in Amaravathi town in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, is dedicate..
Penukonda Fort
Historical Landmark
Penukonda Fort, holding historical significance, is located in Anantapur district in the state of An..
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
Historical Landmark
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, is a historical edifice that st..
Undavalli Caves
Historical & Cultural Site
The Undavalli Caves, a fine example of Indian rock-cut architecture, are located in the village of U..
Siddavatam Fort
Historical Landmark
Siddavatam Fort is situated on the banks of the Penna River in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh..
Kondavid Fort
Historical Landmark
Kondavid Fort is a historical fortification located in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, India...
Bangalore Palace
Historical Landmark
Bangalore Palace, a regal structure with exquisite woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture, sprawl..
Shore Temple
Historical & Heritage Site
The Shore Temple, a poignant symbol of the rich cultural heritage of India, stands elegantly against..
Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
Historical Landmark
The Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a magnificent example of Chola archit..
Venkatagiri Fort
Historical Landmark
Venkatagiri Fort is located in the small town of Venkatagiri in the Nellore district of Andhra Prade..
Saraswathi Mahal Library
Historical Library
The Saraswathi Mahal Library, also known as Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, is..
Ravadurg Gooty Fort
Historical Landmark
The Ravadurg Gooty Fort, also known as Gooty Fort, is perched atop a hill at an elevation of about 3..
Raj Niwas Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
Raj Niwas, also known as the 'Palais du Gouvernement', is the official residence of the Lieutenant G..
Nandalur
Village/Historical Site
Nandalur is a small village located in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is renowned ..
Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
Historic Dam and Heritage site
The Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is a historic dam built on the Kaveri River in the..
Vijayanagara Fort
Historic Site
Vijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification ori..
Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
Historical Site & Museum
The Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum is situated in the historic coastal town of Mahaba..
Amaravathi
Cultural and Historical Site
Amaravathi is a town located on the banks of the Krishna River in the Guntur district of Andhra Prad..
Bhattiprolu
Historical Site
Bhattiprolu is a small town located in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. This town is re..
Amaravathi Mahachaitya
Historical Landmark
Amaravathi Mahachaitya, also known as Amararama, one of the Pancharama Kshetras, is situated in Amar..
Lepakshi
Historical & Cultural Site
Lepakshi, located in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh, India, is steeped in mythological and..
Ontimitta (Kodandarama) Temple
Historical & Pilgrimage Site
Ontimitta or Vontimitta Kodandarama Swamy Temple is a historically significant and graceful shrine l..
Udayagiri Fort Nellore
Historical Landmark
Udayagiri Fort is situated in Udayagiri town in Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Prade..
Gandikota (Grand Canyon of India)
Natural wonder and historical site
Gandikota, often referred to as the 'Grand Canyon of India', is a spectacular gorge located in the K..
Veerabhadra Temple
Historical & Religious Site
The Veerabhadra Temple, also known as the Lepakshi Temple, is a notable historical and archaeologica..
Hemavathi
Historical Site / Village
Hemavathi is a historical village located in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The vi..
Gooty Fort
Historical & Heritage Site
Gooty Fort, also known as Ravadurg, is a hill fort situated in Gooty, Anantapur district of Andhra P..
Thanjavur
Cultural and Historical City
Thanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is loca..

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