Top Things to do in Chennai (Madras)
Top Restaurants in Chennai (Madras)
10 Architectural Buildings in Chennai (Madras) That You Shouldn't Miss
The diverse population of Chennai (Madras) is reflected in its rich cultural scene. You’ll find serious theatre as well as the glitz and glamour of Kollywood. Chennai is also an important center for the Bharatanatyam, a local form of classical dance. Visit in January, for the festival of Pongal, or in April, when Chennai celebrates its new year.
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1. Church of Our Lady of Light
2. San Thome Church
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4.5 based on 1,243 reviews
Probably the most magnificent and prominent reminder of Chennai's colonial lineage, the San Thome Church bears a colossal amount of history since A.D. 52, the year when St. Thomas traveled to India, though the Roman Catholic basilica was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. It was then rebuilt by the British in 1893. The imposing structure reaches a height of 155 feet and emanates peace and architectural splendor with its tall spires over the tomb of the saint. The sea makes a wonderful backdrop to the pristine white structure. The San Thome Church is considered one of the pilgrimages for people around the world.
Reviewed By thewanderer0512 - Bengaluru, India
San Thome Church, also known as St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Thomas, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Santhome, in the city of Chennai, This church has the status of a minor basilica, originally the old church was built in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers and rebuilt again with the status of cathedral by the British in 1893, Touring to this Madras Santhome Cathedral Basilica church is pretty easy, as you will get auto rickshaws, 'call taxis' and even luxurious cabs. Auto rickshaws are the cheapest ones but bargain carefully before you get into one.
3. Masjid E Javeed
4. Sri Ramakrishna Math
5. Dheenupureeswarar Temple
6. Doveton House
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Since its construction over two hundred years ago this building has been a British officers’ hall, a jail and a residence; it is now home to administration offices of the Women’s Christian College.
7. University of Madras
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4.0 based on 62 reviews
Plan a little walk by yourself, tracing the colonial architectural lineage of the University of Madras. The buildings are spread over the city, so look out for the most speactacular one close to Marina Beach. The famous Senate House is also a part of this campus, built in the Indo-Saracenic style with Byzantine and European architectural features. Other places to look out for British architecture are Ice House, Vivekananda Museum, High Court, War Memorial and the Parrys area. If you are a photography enthusiast, this is going to be even more satisfying.
Reviewed By ST_INDIA - New Delhi, India
This is one of the oldest university in India which is situated right opposite to the Marina beach and the building is like ones of the British era. This is surely the most prestigious university in Tamil Nadu one of the most popular ones in India.
8. Ripon Building
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Dinesh_cbe - Coimbatore, India
Ripon building was built in British period located near Chennai Central Station. This full white coloured building is one of the architectural masterpiece. Now it is used as Corporation office of Chennai - one of the most important politically centred office to show the power of their parties.
9. Chennai Central Railway Station
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4.0 based on 502 reviews
Reviewed By KARTHIKb87 - Chennai (Madras), India
Chennai Central is main railway terminal and one of the most important landmark in chennai. Is built in combination of Romanesque structure and Gothic revival style on 1873 during British rule. Is painted in red and white and had clock tower in main building. It started with 4 platform and at present with 17 platforms. Its main railway terminal for all trains out of chennai except to south. Recently is named as "Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station" on memory of Late MGR
10. Raj Bhavan Chennai
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