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56 Historical Places to Visit Near Thanjavur

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Historical Places to Visit Near Thanjavur

  1. 1. Chain Tree
  2. 2. Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
  3. 3. Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
  4. 4. Somanathapura Temple
  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. Chandragiri Fort Tirupati
  10. 10. Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
  11. 11. Pazhassi Raja Tomb
  12. 12. Padmanabhapuram Palace
  13. 13. Vizhinjam Lighthouse
  14. 14. French War Memorial Pondicherry
  15. 15. Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
  16. 16. Chinese Fishing Nets
  17. 17. Samanar Hills
  18. 18. Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
  19. 19. Krishnapuram Palace
  20. 20. Alleppey Lighthouse
  21. 21. Mishkal Mosque
  22. 22. Mangala Devi Temple
  23. 23. Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
  24. 24. Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
  25. 25. Vattakottai Fort
  26. 26. Palakkad Fort
  27. 27. Koodal Azhagar Temple
  28. 28. Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
  29. 29. Bangalore Palace
  30. 30. Edakkal Caves
  31. 31. Shore Temple
  32. 32. Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
  33. 33. Venkatagiri Fort
  34. 34. Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery
  35. 35. Raj Niwas Pondicherry
  36. 36. Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
  37. 37. Francis Church
  38. 38. Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
  39. 39. Anjengo Fort
  40. 40. Juma Masjid
  41. 41. Fort Kochi
  42. 42. Nandalur
  43. 43. Ontimitta (Kodandarama) Temple
  44. 44. Veerabhadra Temple
  45. 45. Lepakshi
  46. 46. Varkala Tunnel
  47. 47. George
  48. 48. Halcyon Castle
  49. 49. Lalitha Mahal Palace
  50. 50. Valiyathura Pier
  51. 51. Kuttichira
  52. 52. Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
  53. 53. Mother of God Church
  54. 54. Thanjavur
  55. 55. Stephen's Church Ooty
  56. 56. Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
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..
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
Historic Palace
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace is a 17th-century palace situated in the city of Madurai, in the state of..
Somanathapura Temple
Historical Site
The Chennakeshava Temple, commonly known as the Somanathapura Temple, located in Mysuru (formerly kn..
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...
Chandragiri Fort Tirupati
Historical & Heritage Site
Chandragiri Fort is located in the town of Chandragiri, near Tirupati in the Chittoor district of An..
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..
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Historical Landmark
Padmanabhapuram Palace is a remarkable example of traditional Kerala architecture, situated at the f..
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..
Chinese Fishing Nets
Historical Landmark
The Chinese Fishing Nets of Kochi, located in the Indian state of Kerala, are a distinctive symbol o..
Samanar Hills
Historical and Religious Site
Samanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tam..
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..
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..
Koodal Azhagar Temple
Historical & Religious Site
Koodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India..
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..
Venkatagiri Fort
Historical Landmark
Venkatagiri Fort is located in the small town of Venkatagiri in the Nellore district of Andhra Prade..
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..
Francis Church
Historical Landmark
St. Francis Church, situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India, is renowned..
Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
Historical Landmark
Anchuthengu Fort, also known as Anjengo Fort, is a historical fort situated in Varkala, a coastal to..
Anjengo Fort
Historical Landmark
Anjengo Fort, also known as Anchuthengu Fort, is a historic fort located on the outskirts of Varkala..
Juma Masjid
Historical Place of Worship
Juma Masjid, also known as Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, is a significant historical mosque located in..
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..
Nandalur
Village/Historical Site
Nandalur is a small village located in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is renowned ..
Ontimitta (Kodandarama) Temple
Historical & Pilgrimage Site
Ontimitta or Vontimitta Kodandarama Swamy Temple is a historically significant and graceful shrine l..
Veerabhadra Temple
Historical & Religious Site
The Veerabhadra Temple, also known as the Lepakshi Temple, is a notable historical and archaeologica..
Lepakshi
Historical & Cultural Site
Lepakshi, located in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh, India, is steeped in mythological and..
Varkala Tunnel
Historical Landmark
Varkala Tunnel, also known as Varkala Turuthu, is a historical structure located in the coastal town..
George
Commercial and Historical Area
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George Town is a bustling commercial neighborhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, known for its rich ..
Halcyon Castle
Historic Site
Halcyon Castle, also known as Kovalam Palace, is a historic landmark situated in the coastal town of..
Lalitha Mahal Palace
Historical Landmark
Lalitha Mahal Palace, located near the Chamundi Hills in Mysore (now Mysuru), Karnataka, is the seco..
Valiyathura Pier
Historical Landmark
Valiyathura Pier, located in the coastal town of Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, stands a..
Kuttichira
Historic Site
Kuttichira is a picturesque locality situated in the heart of Kozhikode (Calicut) city in Kerala, In..
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..
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..
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..
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..

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