Culture of Chennai. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Chennai and surroundings
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What to visit during two-day excursion in Chennai
Fort Museum
Where: Fort St. George, 600009, Chennai; Telephone: +91 (0) 44 25671127/ 25670854;
Where: Fort St. George, 600009, Chennai; Telephone: +91 (0) 44 25671127/ 25670854;
Santhome Cathedral
Where: Santhome High Road, Mylapore, 600004, Chennai; Telephone: +91 (0) 44 24985455;
Where: Santhome High Road, Mylapore, 600004, Chennai; Telephone: +91 (0) 44 24985455;
Government Museum & National Art Gallery
Where: 486 Pantheon Road, Egmore, 600008, Chennai; Telephone: + 91 (0) 44 28193238;
Where: 486 Pantheon Road, Egmore, 600008, Chennai; Telephone: + 91 (0) 44 28193238;
Kapaleeswarar Temple (Kapaleeshwara)
Where: Kutchery Road, Mylapore, 600004, Chennai;
Where: Kutchery Road, Mylapore, 600004, Chennai;
Marina Beach
Where: Marina Beach, Chennai, Chennai;
Where: Marina Beach, Chennai, Chennai;
St. Thomas Mount
Where: St. Thomas Mount, Kanchipuram, 600016, Chennai;
Where: St. Thomas Mount, Kanchipuram, 600016, Chennai;
Fort St. George
Where: Fort St. George, 600009, Chennai;
Where: Fort St. George, 600009, Chennai;
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Art galleries in Chennai and around
♥ Art museum 'The National Art Gallery (Chennai)' Chennai, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Government Museum' Chennai, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Chennai' Chennai, 3.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'The National Art Gallery (Chennai)' Chennai, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Government Museum' Chennai, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Chennai' Chennai, 3.7 km from the center. On the map
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Chennai
♥ St. Thomas Mount National Shrine, Chennai, 8.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of St. Joseph, Chingleput, 49.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Thomas Mount National Shrine, Chennai, 8.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of St. Joseph, Chingleput, 49.8 km from the center. On the map
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Iconic cultural sights of India
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Chennai
Landmarks of culture on Chennai map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
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