Marina Beach, Chennai , Chennai
About Marina Beach, Chennai
Being the second largest beach in the world, Marina Beach is the most famous sightseeing in Chennai. It stretches along 13 km right from St.George Fort till Mahabalipuram. In 1800, British Governor Mountstuart Elphinstone Grand Duff took lot of initiative to make this spot as an interesting tourist spot. The view of dusk and dawn will sure rejuvenates the watchers. In the morning tourists can see many local people doing Yoga, Walking and Meditation on the golden sands of Marina Beach. In the evening many local people, tourists, students and kids swarm the beach. Horse riding is available for adventure lovers. Swimming and bathing in sea is not allowed as the current is under much turbulent in this beach. Around the beach tourists can visit many famous monuments, memorials of Tamilnadu Political Leaders, Statues of Tamil Scholars etc which are all falls within walkable distance.
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Places to Visit near Marina Beach, Chennai
Vivekananda House, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
0.2 km from Marina Beach, Chennai - See map
Vivekananda House popularly known as Vivekanadar Illam is located on the shores of Bay of Bengal facing the Marina Beach. The house once served as...
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Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
1 km from Marina Beach, Chennai - See map
Parthasarathy temple which is built way back in 8th century is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple was constructed by Pallavas. The inscriptions...
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San Thome Basilica, Tamil Nadu
2 km from Marina Beach, Chennai - See map
San Thome Basilica or Santhome Cathedral is the standing example for the Portuguese invasion in the city during 16th century. As per historical...
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Victory War Memorial, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2.6 km from Marina Beach, Chennai - See map
Victory War Memorial was originally built to honor the soldiers who sacrificed their life during World War I and was known as 'Cupid's bow'....
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Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2.8 km from Marina Beach, Chennai - See map
Sri Ramakrishna Math is situated in Mylapore of Chennai. Ramakrishna Mission was established in 18th century by a Bengal Saint Shri Ramakrishna....
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Mylapore, Tamil Nadu
3.1 km from Marina Beach, Chennai - See map
Mylapore otherwise known as Thirumayilai is the oldest residential area in Chennai. As per historical fact, Mylapore is termed as birthplace of...
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Kapaleeshwar Temple, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3.1 km from Marina Beach, Chennai - See map
The oldest and most sacred religious spot in Chennai is none other than the Kapaleeshwar Temple. It is a 7thc century, popular Dravidian temple...
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Sri Radha Krishna Temple, ISKCON Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3.5 km from Marina Beach, Chennai - See map
Sri Radha Krishna Temple or ISKCON Temple of Chennai is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his consort Goddess Radha. The Chennai ISKCON temple also...
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Fort St.George, Tamil Nadu
4.1 km from Marina Beach, Chennai - See map
In the mid 16th century, the famous White Town which was named after St.George by whom the area was much influenced during that time period was...
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Armenian Church, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4.9 km from Marina Beach, Chennai - See map
One of the oldest church of Indian sub-continent, Armenian Church is located in Parrys area of North Chennai. The church is acting as a heritage...
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Valluvar Kottam, Tamil Nadu
4.9 km from Marina Beach, Chennai - See map
Valluvar Kottam, a historical Monument, was built to honor the famous Tamil poet, saint, philosopher named “Thiruvalluvar” who wrote the world...
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Semmozhi Poonga, Tamil Nadu
5.2 km from Marina Beach, Chennai - See map
Semmozhi Poonga which literally means classical language park is a botanical garden located in the center of the Chennai city. The botanical...
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