Must Visit Ancient Places In Tamil Nadu!

Written By Ruchika Mandora Image Credits: Gettyimages

Chidambaram

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Chennai

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Thiruvannamalai

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Mahabalipuram

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Chettinad

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Madurai

[{"selector":"#anim-e367c25b-44a8-49f2-87e4-d6c4401c969d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.53662086642366%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":10000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Meenakshi Amman Temple is a must-see Madurai historical site. One of the oldest temples in the state and nation. Temple architecture reflects its age. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Tranquebar

[{"selector":"#anim-14fc86ce-7ecb-4c57-9818-7fa6c560baf3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.53662086642366%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Dansborg Fort, established to initiate bilateral trade, the Zion Church, built in 1701, and the New Jerusalem Church, completed in 1718, are must-sees. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Thanjavur

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Nagapattinam

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Kanchipuram

[{"selector":"#anim-672fde2e-2919-4bae-a5c3-1fffbd7c8b29 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(63.25073219888188%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Ancient South Indian buildings in Kanchipuram are famous. Visit Kanchi Kamakshi Temple for unique architecture. Image Credits: Gettyimages