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Among the places
to visit here is Fort St. George, where most of Chennai history
was written. The buildings in the Fort, today, house the Secretariats
and the Legislative Assembly. The St. Mary's Church within its
wall was concentrated in 1680 AD and is believed to the oldest
Anglican Church in the east.
Another beautiful
church, the San Thome Cathedral, is said to be the last resting
place of St. Thomas the Apostle who brought Christianity to India
in 52 AD. The National Art Gallery contains a splendid collection
of the Chola bronzes. Of architectural interest is the Kapaleesawarar
Temple with its massive and intricately carved gopuram towering
into the sky. The Parthasarathy Temple is another splendid 8th
century shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna. And then, there are
the beaches- Marina, which is also the city's sea-front and the
fine Elliot's Beach. The Kalakshetra, founded by the late Rukmini
Devi Arundale, is a renowed institution that keeps alive the traditions
of Bharata Natyam and Carnatic music. Of interest to nature lovers
are the Deer Park and the Snake Park at Guindy.
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Last updated: May 9, 2010