Chennai attractions have allured tourists not only within the country, but also all across the globe. The city abounds in numerous attractions, which range from historical sites to place of cultural interest, from temples to beaches and many more. The city has something or the other for everyone. The charm of Chennai is such that tourists keep coming back for more.
The major Chennai attractions are its long and languorous beaches. The Marina Beach, Covelong Beach and the Eliot Beach are the main attractions of the city. There are many picturesque monuments, gardens and drives that lie along the beaches in Chennai. The Marina Beach is one of the longest beaches in the world and is frequented by large numbers of tourists annually.
Other than the beaches, there are many temples as well as cathedrals that are popular attractions in Chennai. Some of them are Kapaleeshwar Temple, Santhome Cathedral, Parthsarthy Temple, St. Mary's Church, Vadapalani Andavar Temple, St. Thomas Mount Church and many more. Fort St. George is one of the attractions of Chennai that draws large numbers
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of people annually.
Chennai is also the art, cultural and traditional hub of South India. There are various art galleries, museums and cultural sites in Chennai, which are favorite hubs of art connoisseurs. Some of these popular sites are Kalakshetra, Chennai Government Museum, National Art Gallery, Theosophical Society, Cholamandalam, Chennai Victoria Memorial, Vivekananda House and Museum and many more.
Nature at its best can also be explored in and around Chennai and the spots have developed as main places of attractions in Chennai. Some of the destinations are the Annamalai Sanctuary, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Vedanthangal, Guindy National Park and Snake Park.
There are also many interesting places to visit, which are in close vicinity to Chennai. Some of the places are Rameshwaram, Thanjavur, Tiruchirapalli, Mamallapuram and Kanchipuram. All these places have a rich historical and traditional background. These are also important pilgrimage destinations in South India.
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