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Meenakshi Amman Temple
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
Alagar Koyil (Alagar Kovil)
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Koodal Azhagar Temple
Pazhamudhir Solai
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple
Mary's Cathedral
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56 Historical Places to Visit Near Madurai
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Historical Places to Visit Near Madurai
1.
Chain Tree
2.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
3.
Somanathapura Temple
4.
Schwartz Church
5.
Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
6.
Varkala Light House
7.
Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
8.
Shakthan Thampuran Palace
9.
Tellicherry Fort
10.
Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
11.
Pazhassi Raja Tomb
12.
Kannur Lighthouse
13.
Padmanabhapuram Palace
14.
Angelo Fort
15.
Vizhinjam Lighthouse
16.
French War Memorial Pondicherry
17.
Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
18.
Thanjavur Palace
19.
Chinese Fishing Nets
20.
Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
21.
Madikeri Fort
22.
Krishnapuram Palace
23.
Alleppey Lighthouse
24.
Mishkal Mosque
25.
Mangala Devi Temple
26.
Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
27.
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
28.
Vattakottai Fort
29.
Palakkad Fort
30.
Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
31.
Bangalore Palace
32.
Edakkal Caves
33.
Shore Temple
34.
Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
35.
Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
36.
Saraswathi Mahal Library
37.
Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery
38.
Raj Niwas Pondicherry
39.
Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
40.
Raja's Seat
41.
Francis Church
42.
Anjengo Fort
43.
Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
44.
Valiyathura Pier
45.
Fort Kochi
46.
Varkala Tunnel
47.
Juma Masjid
48.
Halcyon Castle
49.
Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
50.
Kuttichira
51.
Lalitha Mahal Palace
52.
Mother of God Church
53.
Thanjavur
54.
Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
55.
Stephen's Church Ooty
56.
Vijayanagara Fort
Historical Landmark/Nature Spot
1
Chain Tree
(98 Reviews)
Chain Tree in Wayanad is a large Ficus tree, bound by a chain, and is situated beside the National H..
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Historical Landmark
2
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
(964 Reviews)
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an iconic Catholic church located in the heart of Puduc..
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Historical Site
3
Somanathapura Temple
(945 Reviews)
The Chennakeshava Temple, commonly known as the Somanathapura Temple, located in Mysuru (formerly kn..
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Historical Landmark
4
Schwartz Church
(9 Reviews)
Schwartz Church, located in the historical city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned leg..
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Historical Landmark / Tourist Attraction
5
Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
(87 Reviews)
Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory, also known as Pondicherry Paper Factory, is situated in Pondicherr..
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Historic Landmark
6
Varkala Light House
(83 Reviews)
Varkala Lighthouse, situated in the coastal town of Varkala in Kerala, India, stands as a sentinel o..
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Temple/Historic Site
7
Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
(817 Reviews)
Bull Temple, also known as Dodda Basavana Gudi, is situated in Basavanagudi, a bustling locality of ..
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Historical Museum/Cultural Heritage Site
8
Shakthan Thampuran Palace
(80 Reviews)
Shakthan Thampuran Palace, also known as Vadakkekara Palace, is situated in Thrissur, Kerala, India...
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Historic Site
9
Tellicherry Fort
(78 Reviews)
The Tellicherry Fort is situated in Thalassery (formerly Tellicherry), a town in Kannur District of ..
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Historical Landmark
10
Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
(6283 Reviews)
Mysore Palace, also known as Ambavilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence located ..
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Historical Landmark
11
Pazhassi Raja Tomb
(59 Reviews)
Pazhassi Raja Tomb is a renowned memorial situated at Mananthavady in the Wayanad district of Kerala..
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Historical Landmark
12
Kannur Lighthouse
(59 Reviews)
The Kannur Lighthouse is a historical edifice located near the Payyambalam Beach, in Kannur, Kerala,..
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Historical Landmark
13
Padmanabhapuram Palace
(545 Reviews)
Padmanabhapuram Palace is a remarkable example of traditional Kerala architecture, situated at the f..
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Historical Landmark
14
Angelo Fort
(453 Reviews)
St. Angelo Fort, also known as Kannur Fort, is a massive Portuguese fort located in Kannur, Kerala, ..
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Historic Site/Landmark
15
Vizhinjam Lighthouse
(446 Reviews)
The Vizhinjam Lighthouse is a pivotal landmark located near Kovalam beach in the city of Thiruvanant..
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Historical Landmark
16
French War Memorial Pondicherry
(429 Reviews)
The French War Memorial in Pondicherry, India, stands as a solemn reminder of the brave soldiers who..
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Historical Landmark
17
Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
(41 Reviews)
The Old Lighthouse of Pondicherry stands as a historical beacon situated on Goubert Avenue in the co..
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Historical Landmark
18
Thanjavur Palace
(405 Reviews)
Thanjavur Palace, also known as Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex or Thanjavur Aranmanai, is an archi..
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Historical Landmark
19
Chinese Fishing Nets
(3806 Reviews)
The Chinese Fishing Nets of Kochi, located in the Indian state of Kerala, are a distinctive symbol o..
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Historical Landmark and Art Gallery
20
Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
(375 Reviews)
Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium is a historical building located in the royal city of M..
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Historical Landmark
21
Madikeri Fort
(351 Reviews)
Madikeri Fort in Coorg, Karnataka, India, encapsulates a rich historical legacy dating back to the 1..
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Historical Landmark
22
Krishnapuram Palace
(34 Reviews)
Krishnapuram Palace is an 18th-century palace located in the small town of Kayamkulam near Alappuzha..
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Historical Landmark
23
Alleppey Lighthouse
(292 Reviews)
Alleppey Lighthouse stands as a testament to the maritime history of Alleppey, also known as Alappuz..
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Historical Landmark
24
Mishkal Mosque
(29 Reviews)
Mishkal Mosque is a historic mosque located in the coastal city of Kozhikode (Calicut) in Kerala, In..
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Historical & Religious Site
25
Mangala Devi Temple
(29 Reviews)
Located amidst the lush greenery of Thekkady in Kerala lies the Mangala Devi Temple, an ancient stru..
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Historical Landmark
26
Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
(227 Reviews)
Kuthira Malika, also known as Puthen Malika, is a palace situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram..
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Historical Landmark
27
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
(221 Reviews)
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, is a historical edifice that st..
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Historical Landmark
28
Vattakottai Fort
(219 Reviews)
Vattakottai Fort, located in the coastal town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India, is a seaside fort..
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Historical Landmark
29
Palakkad Fort
(204 Reviews)
Palakkad Fort, also known as Tipu's Fort, is a historic site located in the heart of Palakkad, Keral..
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Historic Site, Cultural Site
30
Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
(2030 Reviews)
Jew Town is a unique location nestled in the heart of Mattancherry, Kochi, which carries the remarka..
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Historical Landmark
31
Bangalore Palace
(1704 Reviews)
Bangalore Palace, a regal structure with exquisite woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture, sprawl..
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Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
32
Edakkal Caves
(1691 Reviews)
Edakkal Caves, nestled in the Ambukuthi Hills in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, are two natural ..
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Historical & Heritage Site
33
Shore Temple
(1668 Reviews)
The Shore Temple, a poignant symbol of the rich cultural heritage of India, stands elegantly against..
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Natural Formation/Historic Site
34
Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
(166 Reviews)
Rama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals running between Pamban Island..
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Historical Landmark
35
Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
(1533 Reviews)
The Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a magnificent example of Chola archit..
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Historical Library
36
Saraswathi Mahal Library
(148 Reviews)
The Saraswathi Mahal Library, also known as Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, is..
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Historical Landmark
37
Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery
(147 Reviews)
Jain Temple, located at Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, is an historical monum..
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Historical Landmark
38
Raj Niwas Pondicherry
(125 Reviews)
Raj Niwas, also known as the 'Palais du Gouvernement', is the official residence of the Lieutenant G..
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Historical Landmark
39
Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
(1244 Reviews)
Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the D..
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Historical Landmark & Viewpoint
40
Raja's Seat
(1242 Reviews)
Raja's Seat, located in the enchanting town of Madikeri in Coorg, Karnataka, is a spectacular garden..
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Historical Landmark
41
Francis Church
(1059 Reviews)
St. Francis Church, situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India, is renowned..
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Historical Landmark
42
Anjengo Fort
(102 Reviews)
Anjengo Fort, also known as Anchuthengu Fort, is a historic fort located on the outskirts of Varkala..
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Historical Landmark
43
Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
(102 Reviews)
Anchuthengu Fort, also known as Anjengo Fort, is a historical fort situated in Varkala, a coastal to..
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Historical Landmark
44
Valiyathura Pier
Valiyathura Pier, located in the coastal town of Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, stands a..
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Historic Area
45
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This waterfront area is r..
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Historical Landmark
46
Varkala Tunnel
Varkala Tunnel, also known as Varkala Turuthu, is a historical structure located in the coastal town..
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Historical Place of Worship
47
Juma Masjid
Juma Masjid, also known as Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, is a significant historical mosque located in..
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Historic Site
48
Halcyon Castle
Halcyon Castle, also known as Kovalam Palace, is a historic landmark situated in the coastal town of..
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Historic Dam and Heritage site
49
Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
The Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is a historic dam built on the Kaveri River in the..
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Historic Site
50
Kuttichira
Kuttichira is a picturesque locality situated in the heart of Kozhikode (Calicut) city in Kerala, In..
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Historical Landmark
51
Lalitha Mahal Palace
Lalitha Mahal Palace, located near the Chamundi Hills in Mysore (now Mysuru), Karnataka, is the seco..
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Historic Church
52
Mother of God Church
The Mother of God Church, also known as Valiya Palli, is a historic Roman Catholic Church located in..
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Cultural and Historical City
53
Thanjavur
Thanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is loca..
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Historical Site & Museum
54
Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
The Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum is situated in the historic coastal town of Mahaba..
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Historical Landmark
55
Stephen's Church Ooty
St. Stephen's Church is one of the oldest and most renowned landmarks in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. Co..
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Historic Site
56
Vijayanagara Fort
Vijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification ori..
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