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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. Independence Square
  7. 7. Varkala Light House
  8. 8. Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
  9. 9. Shakthan Thampuran Palace
  10. 10. Tellicherry Fort
  11. 11. Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
  12. 12. Pazhassi Raja Tomb
  13. 13. Kannur Lighthouse
  14. 14. Jaffna Fort
  15. 15. Padmanabhapuram Palace
  16. 16. Jathika Namal Uyana
  17. 17. Jetavanaramaya
  18. 18. Angelo Fort
  19. 19. Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
  20. 20. Vizhinjam Lighthouse
  21. 21. Kuttam Pokuna
  22. 22. French War Memorial Pondicherry
  23. 23. Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
  24. 24. Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
  25. 25. Thanjavur Palace
  26. 26. Chinese Fishing Nets
  27. 27. Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
  28. 28. Colombo Fort
  29. 29. Madikeri Fort
  30. 30. Krishnapuram Palace
  31. 31. Old Parliament Building
  32. 32. Alleppey Lighthouse
  33. 33. Mangala Devi Temple
  34. 34. Mishkal Mosque
  35. 35. Pidurangala Rock
  36. 36. Colombo Lighthouse
  37. 37. Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
  38. 38. Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
  39. 39. Vattakottai Fort
  40. 40. Palakkad Fort
  41. 41. Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
  42. 42. Beira Lake
  43. 43. Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  44. 44. Gadaladeniya Temple
  45. 45. Bangalore Palace
  46. 46. Edakkal Caves
  47. 47. Shore Temple
  48. 48. Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
  49. 49. Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
  50. 50. Saraswathi Mahal Library
  51. 51. Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery
  52. 52. Wolvendaal Church
  53. 53. Raj Niwas Pondicherry
  54. 54. Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
  55. 55. Raja's Seat
  56. 56. Water Gardens of Sigiriya
  57. 57. Francis Church
  58. 58. Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
  59. 59. Anjengo Fort
  60. 60. Mirisawetiya Stupa
  61. 61. Cobra Hood Cave
  62. 62. Dambulla
  63. 63. Fort Kochi
  64. 64. Mother of God Church
  65. 65. Thanjavur
  66. 66. Stephen's Church Ooty
  67. 67. Kuttichira
  68. 68. Varkala Tunnel
  69. 69. Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
  70. 70. Juma Masjid
  71. 71. Lalitha Mahal Palace
  72. 72. Halcyon Castle
  73. 73. Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
  74. 74. Vijayanagara Fort
  75. 75. Valiyathura Pier
Chain Tree
Historical Landmark/Nature Spot
1
Chain Tree in Wayanad is a large Ficus tree, bound by a chain, and is situated beside the National H..
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Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
2
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an iconic Catholic church located in the heart of Puduc..
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Somanathapura Temple
Historical Site
3
The Chennakeshava Temple, commonly known as the Somanathapura Temple, located in Mysuru (formerly kn..
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Schwartz Church
Historical Landmark
4
Schwartz Church, located in the historical city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned leg..
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Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
Historical Landmark / Tourist Attraction
5
Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory, also known as Pondicherry Paper Factory, is situated in Pondicherr..
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Independence Square
Historical Landmark
6
Independence Square is a historically significant landmark located in the heart of Colombo, the capi..
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Varkala Light House
Historic Landmark
7
Varkala Lighthouse, situated in the coastal town of Varkala in Kerala, India, stands as a sentinel o..
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Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
Temple/Historic Site
8
Bull Temple, also known as Dodda Basavana Gudi, is situated in Basavanagudi, a bustling locality of ..
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Shakthan Thampuran Palace
Historical Museum/Cultural Heritage Site
9
Shakthan Thampuran Palace, also known as Vadakkekara Palace, is situated in Thrissur, Kerala, India...
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Tellicherry Fort
Historic Site
10
The Tellicherry Fort is situated in Thalassery (formerly Tellicherry), a town in Kannur District of ..
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Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
Historical Landmark
11
Mysore Palace, also known as Ambavilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence located ..
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Pazhassi Raja Tomb
Historical Landmark
12
Pazhassi Raja Tomb is a renowned memorial situated at Mananthavady in the Wayanad district of Kerala..
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Kannur Lighthouse
Historical Landmark
13
The Kannur Lighthouse is a historical edifice located near the Payyambalam Beach, in Kannur, Kerala,..
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Jaffna Fort
Historical Landmark
14
Jaffna Fort, located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a historic fortification that has stood as a witness t..
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Padmanabhapuram Palace
Historical Landmark
15
Padmanabhapuram Palace is a remarkable example of traditional Kerala architecture, situated at the f..
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Jathika Namal Uyana
Historical & Natural Landmark
16
Jathika Namal Uyana in Dambulla is an astonishing historical and geographical landmark in Sri Lanka ..
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Jetavanaramaya
Historical Landmark
17
The Jetavanaramaya is an iconic stupa located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Signifi..
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Angelo Fort
Historical Landmark
18
St. Angelo Fort, also known as Kannur Fort, is a massive Portuguese fort located in Kannur, Kerala, ..
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Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
Historic Site, Religious Place
19
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, commonly known as the Red Mosque, is a historic mosque located in the heart of..
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Vizhinjam Lighthouse
Historic Site/Landmark
20
The Vizhinjam Lighthouse is a pivotal landmark located near Kovalam beach in the city of Thiruvanant..
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Kuttam Pokuna
Historical
21
Kuttam Pokuna or the Twin Ponds are an ancient and remarkable example of the bathing pools that were..
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French War Memorial Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
22
The French War Memorial in Pondicherry, India, stands as a solemn reminder of the brave soldiers who..
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Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
23
The Old Lighthouse of Pondicherry stands as a historical beacon situated on Goubert Avenue in the co..
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Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
Historical Site
24
Lovamahapaya, also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya, is a historic building located in th..
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Thanjavur Palace
Historical Landmark
25
Thanjavur Palace, also known as Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex or Thanjavur Aranmanai, is an archi..
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Chinese Fishing Nets
Historical Landmark
26
The Chinese Fishing Nets of Kochi, located in the Indian state of Kerala, are a distinctive symbol o..
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Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
Historical Landmark and Art Gallery
27
Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium is a historical building located in the royal city of M..
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Colombo Fort
Historical and Commercial District
28
Colombo Fort, the heart of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, is a blend of colonial legacy and modern dev..
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Madikeri Fort
Historical Landmark
29
Madikeri Fort in Coorg, Karnataka, India, encapsulates a rich historical legacy dating back to the 1..
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Krishnapuram Palace
Historical Landmark
30
Krishnapuram Palace is an 18th-century palace located in the small town of Kayamkulam near Alappuzha..
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Old Parliament Building
Historical Landmark
31
The Old Parliament Building, located in the heart of Colombo, near the Galle Face Green, stands as a..
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Alleppey Lighthouse
Historical Landmark
32
Alleppey Lighthouse stands as a testament to the maritime history of Alleppey, also known as Alappuz..
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Mangala Devi Temple
Historical & Religious Site
33
Located amidst the lush greenery of Thekkady in Kerala lies the Mangala Devi Temple, an ancient stru..
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Mishkal Mosque
Historical Landmark
34
Mishkal Mosque is a historic mosque located in the coastal city of Kozhikode (Calicut) in Kerala, In..
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Pidurangala Rock
Historical and Natural Attraction
35
Pidurangala Rock is an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. It is k..
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Colombo Lighthouse
Historical Landmark
36
Colombo Lighthouse stands as a historic and navigational landmark in Colombo, the commercial capital..
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Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
Historical Landmark
37
Kuthira Malika, also known as Puthen Malika, is a palace situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram..
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Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
Historical Landmark
38
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, is a historical edifice that st..
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Vattakottai Fort
Historical Landmark
39
Vattakottai Fort, located in the coastal town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India, is a seaside fort..
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Palakkad Fort
Historical Landmark
40
Palakkad Fort, also known as Tipu's Fort, is a historic site located in the heart of Palakkad, Keral..
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Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
Historic Site, Cultural Site
41
Jew Town is a unique location nestled in the heart of Mattancherry, Kochi, which carries the remarka..
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Beira Lake
Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
42
Beira Lake is a serene body of water located at the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital. ..
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Historical Landmark
43
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, located in the Matale District of Sri Lanka, is an ancient rock fortress and..
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Gadaladeniya Temple
Historical & Religious Site
44
Gadaladeniya Temple, located in Pilimathalawa, Kandy district of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist t..
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Bangalore Palace
Historical Landmark
45
Bangalore Palace, a regal structure with exquisite woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture, sprawl..
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Edakkal Caves
Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
46
Edakkal Caves, nestled in the Ambukuthi Hills in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, are two natural ..
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Shore Temple
Historical & Heritage Site
47
The Shore Temple, a poignant symbol of the rich cultural heritage of India, stands elegantly against..
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Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
Natural Formation/Historic Site
48
Rama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals running between Pamban Island..
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Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
Historical Landmark
49
The Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a magnificent example of Chola archit..
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Saraswathi Mahal Library
Historical Library
50
The Saraswathi Mahal Library, also known as Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, is..
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Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery
Historical Landmark
51
Jain Temple, located at Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, is an historical monum..
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Wolvendaal Church
Historic Site
52
Wolvendaal Church is one of the most significant remnants of Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka, locat..
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Raj Niwas Pondicherry
Historical Landmark
53
Raj Niwas, also known as the 'Palais du Gouvernement', is the official residence of the Lieutenant G..
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Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
Historical Landmark
54
Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the D..
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Raja's Seat
Historical Landmark & Viewpoint
55
Raja's Seat, located in the enchanting town of Madikeri in Coorg, Karnataka, is a spectacular garden..
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Water Gardens of Sigiriya
Historical Site
56
The Water Gardens of Sigiriya, part of the renowned historic and archaeological site in Sigiriya, Sr..
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Francis Church
Historical Landmark
57
St. Francis Church, situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India, is renowned..
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Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
Historical Landmark
58
Anchuthengu Fort, also known as Anjengo Fort, is a historical fort situated in Varkala, a coastal to..
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Anjengo Fort
Historical Landmark
59
Anjengo Fort, also known as Anchuthengu Fort, is a historic fort located on the outskirts of Varkala..
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Mirisawetiya Stupa
Historical Landmark
60
Mirisawetiya Stupa is an ancient and significant Buddhist monument located in Anuradhapura, one of t..
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Cobra Hood Cave
Historical Site
61
The Cobra Hood Cave, named for its natural rock formation resembling the hood of a cobra, is situate..
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Dambulla
Historical site
62
Dambulla, located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, is renowned for its significant historical a..
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Fort Kochi
Historic Area
63
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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Mother of God Church
Historic Church
64
The Mother of God Church, also known as Valiya Palli, is a historic Roman Catholic Church located in..
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Thanjavur
Cultural and Historical City
65
Thanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is loca..
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Stephen's Church Ooty
Historical Landmark
66
St. Stephen's Church is one of the oldest and most renowned landmarks in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. Co..
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Kuttichira
Historic Site
67
Kuttichira is a picturesque locality situated in the heart of Kozhikode (Calicut) city in Kerala, In..
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Varkala Tunnel
Historical Landmark
68
Varkala Tunnel, also known as Varkala Turuthu, is a historical structure located in the coastal town..
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Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
Historic Dam and Heritage site
69
The Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is a historic dam built on the Kaveri River in the..
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Juma Masjid
Historical Place of Worship
70
Juma Masjid, also known as Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, is a significant historical mosque located in..
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Lalitha Mahal Palace
Historical Landmark
71
Lalitha Mahal Palace, located near the Chamundi Hills in Mysore (now Mysuru), Karnataka, is the seco..
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Halcyon Castle
Historic Site
72
Halcyon Castle, also known as Kovalam Palace, is a historic landmark situated in the coastal town of..
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Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
Historical Site & Museum
73
The Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum is situated in the historic coastal town of Mahaba..
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Vijayanagara Fort
Historic Site
74
Vijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification ori..
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Valiyathura Pier
Historical Landmark
75
Valiyathura Pier, located in the coastal town of Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, stands a..
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