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56 Historical Places to Visit Near Madurai

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Historical Places to Visit Near Madurai

  1. 1. Chain Tree
  2. 2. Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
  3. 3. Somanathapura Temple
  4. 4. Schwartz Church
  5. 5. Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
  6. 6. Varkala Light House
  7. 7. Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
  8. 8. Shakthan Thampuran Palace
  9. 9. Tellicherry Fort
  10. 10. Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
  11. 11. Pazhassi Raja Tomb
  12. 12. Kannur Lighthouse
  13. 13. Padmanabhapuram Palace
  14. 14. Angelo Fort
  15. 15. Vizhinjam Lighthouse
  16. 16. French War Memorial Pondicherry
  17. 17. Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
  18. 18. Thanjavur Palace
  19. 19. Chinese Fishing Nets
  20. 20. Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
  21. 21. Madikeri Fort
  22. 22. Krishnapuram Palace
  23. 23. Alleppey Lighthouse
  24. 24. Mishkal Mosque
  25. 25. Mangala Devi Temple
  26. 26. Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
  27. 27. Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
  28. 28. Vattakottai Fort
  29. 29. Palakkad Fort
  30. 30. Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
  31. 31. Bangalore Palace
  32. 32. Edakkal Caves
  33. 33. Shore Temple
  34. 34. Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
  35. 35. Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
  36. 36. Saraswathi Mahal Library
  37. 37. Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery
  38. 38. Raj Niwas Pondicherry
  39. 39. Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
  40. 40. Raja's Seat
  41. 41. Francis Church
  42. 42. Anjengo Fort
  43. 43. Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
  44. 44. Valiyathura Pier
  45. 45. Fort Kochi
  46. 46. Varkala Tunnel
  47. 47. Juma Masjid
  48. 48. Halcyon Castle
  49. 49. Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
  50. 50. Kuttichira
  51. 51. Lalitha Mahal Palace
  52. 52. Mother of God Church
  53. 53. Thanjavur
  54. 54. Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
  55. 55. Stephen's Church Ooty
  56. 56. Vijayanagara Fort
Chain Tree
Historical Landmark/Nature Spot
Chain Tree in Wayanad is a large Ficus tree, bound by a chain, and is situated beside the National H..
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
Varkala Light House
Historic Landmark
Varkala Lighthouse, situated in the coastal town of Varkala in Kerala, India, stands as a sentinel o..
Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
Temple/Historic Site
Bull Temple, also known as Dodda Basavana Gudi, is situated in Basavanagudi, a bustling locality of ..
Shakthan Thampuran Palace
Historical Museum/Cultural Heritage Site
Shakthan Thampuran Palace, also known as Vadakkekara Palace, is situated in Thrissur, Kerala, India...
Tellicherry Fort
Historic Site
The Tellicherry Fort is situated in Thalassery (formerly Tellicherry), a town in Kannur District of ..
Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
Historical Landmark
Mysore Palace, also known as Ambavilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence located ..
Pazhassi Raja Tomb
Historical Landmark
Pazhassi Raja Tomb is a renowned memorial situated at Mananthavady in the Wayanad district of Kerala..
Kannur Lighthouse
Historical Landmark
The Kannur Lighthouse is a historical edifice located near the Payyambalam Beach, in Kannur, Kerala,..
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Historical Landmark
Padmanabhapuram Palace is a remarkable example of traditional Kerala architecture, situated at the f..
Angelo Fort
Historical Landmark
St. Angelo Fort, also known as Kannur Fort, is a massive Portuguese fort located in Kannur, Kerala, ..
Vizhinjam Lighthouse
Historic Site/Landmark
The Vizhinjam Lighthouse is a pivotal landmark located near Kovalam beach in the city of Thiruvanant..
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..
Chinese Fishing Nets
Historical Landmark
The Chinese Fishing Nets of Kochi, located in the Indian state of Kerala, are a distinctive symbol o..
Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
Historical Landmark and Art Gallery
Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium is a historical building located in the royal city of M..
Madikeri Fort
Historical Landmark
Madikeri Fort in Coorg, Karnataka, India, encapsulates a rich historical legacy dating back to the 1..
Krishnapuram Palace
Historical Landmark
Krishnapuram Palace is an 18th-century palace located in the small town of Kayamkulam near Alappuzha..
Alleppey Lighthouse
Historical Landmark
Alleppey Lighthouse stands as a testament to the maritime history of Alleppey, also known as Alappuz..
Mishkal Mosque
Historical Landmark
Mishkal Mosque is a historic mosque located in the coastal city of Kozhikode (Calicut) in Kerala, In..
Mangala Devi Temple
Historical & Religious Site
Located amidst the lush greenery of Thekkady in Kerala lies the Mangala Devi Temple, an ancient stru..
Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
Historical Landmark
Kuthira Malika, also known as Puthen Malika, is a palace situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram..
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
Historical Landmark
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, is a historical edifice that st..
Vattakottai Fort
Historical Landmark
Vattakottai Fort, located in the coastal town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India, is a seaside fort..
Palakkad Fort
Historical Landmark
Palakkad Fort, also known as Tipu's Fort, is a historic site located in the heart of Palakkad, Keral..
Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
Historic Site, Cultural Site
Jew Town is a unique location nestled in the heart of Mattancherry, Kochi, which carries the remarka..
Bangalore Palace
Historical Landmark
Bangalore Palace, a regal structure with exquisite woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture, sprawl..
Edakkal Caves
Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
Edakkal Caves, nestled in the Ambukuthi Hills in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, are two natural ..
Shore Temple
Historical & Heritage Site
The Shore Temple, a poignant symbol of the rich cultural heritage of India, stands elegantly against..
Rama Setu  (Adam's Bridge)
Natural Formation/Historic Site
Rama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals running between Pamban Island..
Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
Historical Landmark
The Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a magnificent example of Chola archit..
Saraswathi Mahal Library
Historical Library
The Saraswathi Mahal Library, also known as Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, is..
Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery
Historical Landmark
Jain Temple, located at Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, is an historical monum..
Raj Niwas Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
Raj Niwas, also known as the 'Palais du Gouvernement', is the official residence of the Lieutenant G..
Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
Historical Landmark
Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the D..
Raja's Seat
Historical Landmark & Viewpoint
Raja's Seat, located in the enchanting town of Madikeri in Coorg, Karnataka, is a spectacular garden..
Francis Church
Historical Landmark
St. Francis Church, situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India, is renowned..
Anjengo Fort
Historical Landmark
Anjengo Fort, also known as Anchuthengu Fort, is a historic fort located on the outskirts of Varkala..
Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
Historical Landmark
Anchuthengu Fort, also known as Anjengo Fort, is a historical fort situated in Varkala, a coastal to..
Valiyathura Pier
Historical Landmark
Valiyathura Pier, located in the coastal town of Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, stands a..
Fort Kochi
Historic Area
Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This waterfront area is r..
Varkala Tunnel
Historical Landmark
Varkala Tunnel, also known as Varkala Turuthu, is a historical structure located in the coastal town..
Juma Masjid
Historical Place of Worship
Juma Masjid, also known as Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, is a significant historical mosque located in..
Halcyon Castle
Historic Site
Halcyon Castle, also known as Kovalam Palace, is a historic landmark situated in the coastal town of..
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..
Kuttichira
Historic Site
Kuttichira is a picturesque locality situated in the heart of Kozhikode (Calicut) city in Kerala, In..
Lalitha Mahal Palace
Historical Landmark
Lalitha Mahal Palace, located near the Chamundi Hills in Mysore (now Mysuru), Karnataka, is the seco..
Mother of God Church
Historic Church
The Mother of God Church, also known as Valiya Palli, is a historic Roman Catholic Church located in..
Thanjavur
Cultural and Historical City
Thanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is loca..
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..
Stephen's Church Ooty
Historical Landmark
St. Stephen's Church is one of the oldest and most renowned landmarks in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. Co..
Vijayanagara Fort
Historic Site
Vijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification ori..

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