Chennai formerly known as madras is the capital city of Tamilnadu.The city is Visited by a number of tourists every year, the city is one of the top tourist destinations in India. I t is a major commercial, cultural and educational center in South India. Chennai is the fourth largest metro in India and has one of the longest coastlines. You can visit this attractive city between October and March. During these times, the city remain cool and looks lively. There are a lot of places to visit in Chennai so you would not fell bored for a minute.
MGR Film City
One of the Chennai’s newest attractions is the MGR Film City. It was established in the year 1994 and is dedicated to the popular film actor and former chief minister of Tamilnadu Mr. MG Ramachandran. MGR Film City is located in the southern outskirts of Chennai city. At present MGR film city is administered by the government of tamilnadu. The much famous complex covering 70 acres and is situated in the Thurman region of Adyar township. Film City was a popular tourist spot and the setting of several South Indian films. The film city has a indoor and outdoor shooting locations, film school, duplication of village and urban areas, post office,prison,police station,courtroom,temple,mosque,church , and landscaped gardens in Mughal styles,Japanese and Italian style.A fantasy word of extravagant sets and hitech equipment ,film city attracts Starstruck fans and tourists from all over the world.Government decision to open MGR knowledge park add to the attraction
Valluvar kottam
Valluvar Kottam is a fashionable monument in Chennai, India which is dedicated to the classical Tamil poet, philosopher and saint . Valluvar Kottam is an auditorium, with a capacity to hold 4,000 people, It was built by M. Karunanidhi, the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Verses of the poet Tiruvalluvar are decorated on the pillars around the auditorium and a major draw here is the 101-feet high temple chariot structure, which attracts many tourists. This auditorium and the Chariot structure are the living symbols of cultural, societal and artistic heritage of Tamilnadu.
Arignar anna zoological park
Arignar Anna Zoological Park is one of the modern and scientifically managed zoos of the Country. It is founded in 1855, the park was the first public zoo in India. Modern Zoological Park was established in 1979 by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. Spread over 510 ha. of dry evergreen forests .The Zoological Park is the arrogance of the State and has attained excellence in the Captive Breeding Programmed for endangered species and in the field of zoo education and creating awareness about the conservation of natural resources. This zoological garden contain various species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and insects .
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