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Historical Places Near Mahabalipuram Mamallapuram
Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
Places To Visit
Shore Temple
Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas)
Arjuna's Penance (Descent of the Ganges)
Thirukadalmallai (Sri Sthalasayana Perumal Temple)
Krishna's Butterball
Mahabalipuram Beach
India Seashell Museum
Mahishamardini Cave
Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
Tiger Cave Mahabalipuram
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Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
37 Historical Places to Visit Near Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
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Table of Contents
Historical Places to Visit Near Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
1.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
2.
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
3.
Somanathapura Temple
4.
Schwartz Church
5.
Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
6.
Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
7.
Chandragiri Fort Tirupati
8.
Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
9.
Jaffna Fort
10.
French War Memorial Pondicherry
11.
Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
12.
Thanjavur Palace
13.
Samanar Hills
14.
Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
15.
Penukonda Fort
16.
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
17.
Koodal Azhagar Temple
18.
Siddavatam Fort
19.
Bangalore Palace
20.
Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
21.
Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
22.
Venkatagiri Fort
23.
Saraswathi Mahal Library
24.
Raj Niwas Pondicherry
25.
Veerabhadra Temple
26.
George
27.
Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
28.
Bhattiprolu
29.
Nandalur
30.
Ontimitta (Kodandarama) Temple
31.
Gandikota (Grand Canyon of India)
32.
Lalitha Mahal Palace
33.
Hemavathi
34.
Lepakshi
35.
Udayagiri Fort Nellore
36.
Vijayanagara Fort
37.
Thanjavur
Historical Landmark
1
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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Historic Palace
2
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
(946 Reviews)
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace is a 17th-century palace situated in the city of Madurai, in the state of..
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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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Temple/Historic Site
6
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 & Heritage Site
7
Chandragiri Fort Tirupati
(67 Reviews)
Chandragiri Fort is located in the town of Chandragiri, near Tirupati in the Chittoor district of An..
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Historical Landmark
8
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
9
Jaffna Fort
(547 Reviews)
Jaffna Fort, located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a historic fortification that has stood as a witness t..
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Historical Landmark
10
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
11
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
12
Thanjavur Palace
(405 Reviews)
Thanjavur Palace, also known as Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex or Thanjavur Aranmanai, is an archi..
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Historical and Religious Site
13
Samanar Hills
(38 Reviews)
Samanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tam..
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Historical Landmark and Art Gallery
14
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
15
Penukonda Fort
(25 Reviews)
Penukonda Fort, holding historical significance, is located in Anantapur district in the state of An..
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Historical Landmark
16
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 & Religious Site
17
Koodal Azhagar Temple
(204 Reviews)
Koodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India..
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Historical Landmark
18
Siddavatam Fort
(2 Reviews)
Siddavatam Fort is situated on the banks of the Penna River in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh..
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Historical Landmark
19
Bangalore Palace
(1704 Reviews)
Bangalore Palace, a regal structure with exquisite woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture, sprawl..
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Natural Formation/Historic Site
20
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
21
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 Landmark
22
Venkatagiri Fort
(15 Reviews)
Venkatagiri Fort is located in the small town of Venkatagiri in the Nellore district of Andhra Prade..
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Historical Library
23
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
24
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 & Religious Site
25
Veerabhadra Temple
The Veerabhadra Temple, also known as the Lepakshi Temple, is a notable historical and archaeologica..
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Commercial and Historical Area
26
George
George Town is a bustling commercial neighborhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, known for its rich ..
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Historic Dam and Heritage site
27
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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Historical Site
28
Bhattiprolu
Bhattiprolu is a small town located in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. This town is re..
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Village/Historical Site
29
Nandalur
Nandalur is a small village located in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is renowned ..
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Historical & Pilgrimage Site
30
Ontimitta (Kodandarama) Temple
Ontimitta or Vontimitta Kodandarama Swamy Temple is a historically significant and graceful shrine l..
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Natural wonder and historical site
31
Gandikota (Grand Canyon of India)
Gandikota, often referred to as the 'Grand Canyon of India', is a spectacular gorge located in the K..
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Historical Landmark
32
Lalitha Mahal Palace
Lalitha Mahal Palace, located near the Chamundi Hills in Mysore (now Mysuru), Karnataka, is the seco..
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Historical Site / Village
33
Hemavathi
Hemavathi is a historical village located in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The vi..
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Historical & Cultural Site
34
Lepakshi
Lepakshi, located in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh, India, is steeped in mythological and..
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Historical Landmark
35
Udayagiri Fort Nellore
Udayagiri Fort is situated in Udayagiri town in Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Prade..
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Historic Site
36
Vijayanagara Fort
Vijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification ori..
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Cultural and Historical City
37
Thanjavur
Thanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is loca..
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Places to Visit in Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
1668 reviews
Historical & Heritage Site
Shore Temple
Heritage / Cultural
Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas)
734 reviews
Cultural Heritage Site
Arjuna's Penance (Descent of the Ganges)
Hindu Temple
Thirukadalmallai (Sri Sthalasayana Perumal Temple)
883 reviews
Tourist Attraction
Krishna's Butterball
125 reviews
Beach and Heritage Site
Mahabalipuram Beach
261 reviews
Museum
India Seashell Museum
Heritage Site
Mahishamardini Cave
Historical Site & Museum
Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
90 reviews
Heritage Site
Tiger Cave Mahabalipuram
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Mahabalipuram Beach
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Thirukadalmallai (Sri Sthalasayana Perumal Temple)
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India Seashell Museum
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Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
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Hill Stations (2)
Beaches (13)
Religious Places (66)
Historical Places (37)
Museums (14)
Wildlife Sanctuaries (6)
National Parks (3)
Villages (2)
Zoos (3)
Mountains (1)
Island (1)
Gardens (7)
Waterfalls (4)
Dams (3)
Lakes (2)
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Hill Stations (2)
Beaches (13)
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Historical Places (37)
Museums (14)
Wildlife Sanctuaries (6)
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Villages (2)
Zoos (3)
Mountains (1)
Island (1)
Gardens (7)
Waterfalls (4)
Dams (3)
Lakes (2)
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