Nehru Nagar
District of Chennai
State of Tamil Nādu - India

Marina Beach

Marina Beach is a natural urban beach in the city of Chennai, India, along the Bay of Bengal, part of the Indian Ocean. The beach runs from near Fort St. George in the north to Besant Nagar in the south, a distance of 13 km, making it the longest natural urban beach in the country and the world's second longest. The Marina is primarily sandy, unlike the short, rocky formations that make up the Juhu Beach in Mumbai.

Located at 13.0542, 80.2837 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Chennai, Beaches of Tamil Nadu, Geography of Chennai

Presidency College, Chennai

Presidency College is an arts, law and science college in the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. Established as the Madras Preparatory School on October 15, 1840 and later, upgraded to a high school and then, graduate college, the Presidency College is one of the oldest government arts colleges in India. It is one of the two Presidency colleges established by the British in India, the other being the Presidency College, Kolkata.

Located at 13.0601, 80.2821 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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University of Madras, Universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu, Educational institutions established in 1840, Arts and Science colleges in Chennai

Cooum River

The Cooum River is a polluted river which ends in the city of Chennai (formerly Madras) draining into the Bay of Bengal. Along with the Adyar River running parallel to the south, the river trifurcates the city and separates Northern Chennai from Central Chennai. The river is considered to be the shortest classified river draining into the Bay of Bengal and is only about 72 km long. Its source is in a place by the same name 'Cooum' or 'Koovam' in Tiruvallur district adjoining Chennai district.

Located at 13.0681, 80.2859 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Chennai, Rivers of Tamil Nadu

M. A. Chidambaram Stadium

The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Tamil: மு. அ. சிதம்பரம் விளையாட்டு அரங்கம்) is a cricket stadium in Chennai (formerly Madras), India, named after M. A. Chidambaram, the former President of BCCI and the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. The stadium was formerly known as Madras Cricket Club Ground or Chepauk Stadium and was established in the year 1916 making it the oldest Cricket Stadium in India which is in continuous use. Commonly known as Chepauk, its first match was played 10 February 1934.

Located at 13.0628, 80.2794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Test cricket grounds in India, Sports venues in Chennai, Sports venues in Tamil Nadu, Cricket grounds in Tamil Nadu

Hindu Higher Secondary School

The Hindu Higher Secondary School (HHSS), located on Big Street, Triplicane, Chennai, India, is one of the oldest secondary schools in South India, having been established in 1852. The school was founded at a time when many parents were reluctant to send their children to schools managed and run by the British, in this case, the English East India Company.

Located at 13.0612, 80.2801 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Chennai, Boys' schools in India, Educational institutions established in 1852

Gymkhana Club, Chennai

The Gymkhana Club is one of the two 18-hole golf courses in Chennai, India. It was established in the 1884. The club boasts of one of the oldest golf courses in Asia. In 2009, the then Governor of Tamil Nadu]] Surjit Singh Barnala released a coffee-table book, ‘The Glory Years,’ commemorating 125 years of the Madras Gymkhana Club.

Located at 13.0721, 80.2772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sport in Chennai, Golf clubs and courses in India, 1886 establishments in India

Hindu Senior Secondary School, Triplicane

The Hindu Senior Secondary School is a school in Indira Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Located at 13.06, 80.2755 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1971, Schools in Chennai

LIC Building

LIC Building is a 15-storied building in Chennai, India, serving as the southern regional headquarters of the Life Insurance Corporation of India. It is the first skyscraper built in Chennai and a famous landmark in the city. Located on the arterial Anna Salai (formerly Mount Road), the building is 177 ft tall. LIC Building was the tallest building in India when it was inaugurated in 1959 and was surpassed by Mumbai's first skyscraper, the Usha Kiran Building, in 1961, which is about 80 m high.

Located at 13.0643, 80.2661 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Office buildings in Chennai, Skyscrapers in Chennai

The Island, Chennai

The Island is a river island situated on the Coovum River in the northern part of the Indian city of Chennai. The island was created artificially in the early 19th century by merging the Coovum River with the then Elambore River. An equestrian statue of Sir Thomas Munro, popularly known as "His Stirrupless Majesty", is located on the island. The Madras Gymkhana Club and Pallavan Illam, the headquarters of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), Chennai are also located here.

Located at 13.075, 80.2778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Chennai, Islands of Tamil Nadu, River islands of Asia

Napier Bridge

Napier Bridge is a bridge in Chennai (Madras), India, built over the Coovum River connecting Fort St. George with the Marina beach. One of the city's oldest bridges, it was built in 1869 by Francis Napier who was the Governor of Madras from 1866 to 1872. Alongside the iron bridge built in 1869, a new bridge was built in 1999 with a 10.5 m-wide carriageway on the western side. The eastern side carriageway is 9.75 m in width.

Located at 13.0687, 80.2845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges completed in 1869, Bridges and flyovers in Chennai, Road bridges in India

Chepauk Palace

Chepauk Palace was the official residence of the Nawab of Arcot from 1768 to 1855. It is situated in the neighbourhood of Chepauk in Chennai, India and is constructed in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.

Located at 13.0634, 80.2817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chennai, Palaces in Tamil Nadu

Amir Mahal

Amir Mahal is the official residence of the titular Nawab of Arcot and his family. Situated in Royapettah, a suburb in the present Chennai India, it was constructed in Indo-Saracenic style in 1798, the Amir Mahal has been the residence of the family since 1876. The Nawab’s successor, Mohummad Abdul Ali, and his three brothers still live in the palace with their families. It also has a mini cricket ground which is currently being renovated by the government.

Located at 13.0566, 80.2685 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Royal residences in India, Palaces in Tamil Nadu, Houses completed in 1798, Buildings and structures in Chennai

Statue of Thomas Munro

The statue of Thomas Munro is an equestrian statue of Thomas Munro, 1st Baronet, Scottish army commander and Governor of Madras from 1820 to 1827, located in the city of Chennai, India. The bronze statue sculpted by Francis Chantrey in the United Kingdom in 1834 and shipped to Madras in 1839, is one of the popular landmarks in Chennai. The absence of stirrups is one of the peculiarities of the statue and for this reason, it is also referred to as "The Stirrupless Majesty".

Located at 13.0759, 80.2788 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chennai, Equestrian statues

Senate House (University of Madras)

The Senate House is the administrative centre of the University of Madras in Chennai, India. It is situated in Wallajah Road, along Marina Beach. Constructed by Robert Chisholm between 1874 and 1879, the Senate building is considered to be one of the best and oldest examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture in India.

Located at 13.0651, 80.2829 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chennai, University and college administration buildings, University of Madras

Rajaji Hall

Rajaji Hall, previously known as the Banqueting Hall, Madras, is a public hall in the city of Chennai, India used for social functions. The hall was built by John Goldingham to commemorate the British victory over Tipu Sultan in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.

Located at 13.0694, 80.2749 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chennai, City and town halls in India

Bharat Insurance Building

Bharat Insurance building is a heritage building in Chennai, India. Located on the arterial Anna Salai, it was built in 1897. Originally known as Kardyl Building, the building is an example of the Indo-Saracenic architecture, a hybrid of Muslim design with Indian materials. The Madras High Court has stayed demolition of the building following a petition from heritage lovers.

Located at 13.0651, 80.2673 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chennai, Office buildings in Chennai

Triumph of Labour

The Triumph of Labour, also known as the Labour statue, is a statue at the Marina Beach, Chennai, India. Erected at the northern end of the beach at the Anna Square opposite University of Madras, it is an important landmark of Chennai. The statue shows four men toiling to move a rock, depicting the hard work of the labouring class. It bears a semblance to the famed World War II photograph of the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima by the American Marines.

Located at 13.0641, 80.2837 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Public art, Monuments and memorials in Chennai

Victory War Memorial

Victory War Memorial, formerly called the Cupid's bow, is a memorial in Chennai, India, originally constructed to commemorate the victory of the allied armies during World War I (1914–1918) and later became the victory war memorial for World War II (1939–1945) in the memory of those from the Madras presidency who lost their lives in the wars. Later addition includes inscriptions of 1948 Kashmir Aggression, 1962 War with China and the Indo-Pakistan War.

Located at 13.0733, 80.2856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Chennai, Monuments and memorials in Chennai, Indian military memorials and cemeteries, World War I memorials, World War II memorials

Narayanas Arihant Ocean Tower

Narayanas Arihant Ocean Tower is an 18-storied residential building in Chennai, India. Located on Wallajah Road, off the arterial Anna Salai, the building has 80 housing units with a total built-up area of 140,000 sq ft. It is the tallest residential building located in downtown Chennai.

Located at 13.0655, 80.2751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Chennai

Chepauk railway station

Chepauk is a station on the Chennai MRTS railway line. It is located in the eastern Chennai neighbourhood of Chepauk near the M.A. Chidambaram Cricket Stadium. The station is built on the bank of Buckingham Canal. The station was opened in November 1995 as a part of the first phase, when services were operated from Chennai Beach station to Chepauk.

Located at 13.0621, 80.2806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Chennai MRTS stations, Railway stations in Chennai, Railway stations opened in 1995

Chintadripet railway station

Chintadripet is a railway station on the Chennai MRTS line. It was opened in November 1995. It is built on the bank of Cooum River alongside Arunachala Street, opposite the new secretariat building. The station will be connected with the Chennai Metro Government Estate station, which is currently under construction. The station building contains a 1150 square metres parking area in its lower level.

Located at 13.0738, 80.2738 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Chennai MRTS stations, Railway stations in Chennai, Railway stations opened in 1995

Thiruvallikeni railway station

Thiruvallikeni is a station on the Chennai MRTS. Located just behind the Marina Campus of the University of Madras along the Marina Beach, it exclusively serves the Chennai MRTS. The station serves the neighbourhood of Triplicane.

Located at 13.0554, 80.2806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Chennai MRTS stations, Railway stations in Chennai, Railway stations opened in 1997

Tamil Nadu legislative assembly-secretariat complex

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and Secretariat Complex (தமிழ்நாடு தலைமை செயலகம் மற்றும் சட்டமன்றம் வளாகம்) also known as the Omandurar Government Estate is a complex of buildings constructed at Government estate grounds off Anna Salai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The complex is named after O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar. The building when completely constructed will house the assembly hall, secretariat and offices of the chief minister and cabinet ministers.

Located at 13.0692, 80.2737 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chennai, Administrative headquarters of state governments in India, Tamil Nadu Legislature, Legislative buildings in India

MGR Memorial

MGR memorial is a memorial structure built on the Marina beach in Chennai, India. It was built in memory of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. G. Ramachandran. Spread over 8.25 acres, the memorial is located adjacent to the Anna Memorial and has the highest footfall on the seafront.

Located at 13.0642, 80.285 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Chennai, Buildings and structures in Chennai, Monuments and memorials in Chennai

Anna Memorial

Anna memorial, locally known as Anna Samadhi, is a memorial structure built on the Marina beach in Chennai, India. It was built in memory of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C. N. Annadurai (1967-69), who was cremated here in 1969. The memorial lies on the northern end of the Marina abutting the MGR Memorial.

Located at 13.0656, 80.2844 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Chennai, Buildings and structures in Chennai, Monuments and memorials in Chennai