Places
To See
VELLORE FORT
Dating back to the 13th Century this ancient Fort is the main attraction for
tourists. This historically famous fort retains its past glory with its ramparts,
barlements. It is fortified by double walls and the main walls are maid of massive
granite blocks laid one over the other without using mortar. The Fort houses
a church and many buildings are now used as public Offices.
JALAGANDEESWARAR TEMPLE The temple inside the Fort, is dedicated to Jalagandeeswarar
and is noted for its sculptures, which speak volumes of the exquisite craftsmanship
of the highly skilled left of the entrance entice the connoisseurs. It has a
big marriage hall adorned with elegant engravings and monolithic sculptures.
GOVERNMENT MUSEUM
Situated adjacent to the main bus stand in the Lakshmanaswamy Town Hall, this
is a multi purpose Museum maintained by the Department of Museums of Tamil Nadu
Government. It treasures ancient and present day curios relating to anthropology,
Art and Archaeology, Botany, Geology, Numismatics, Pre-history, Zoology, etc.
The historical monuments of the erstwhile composite North Arcot District are
gracefully depicted in the Galley.This Museum is kept open on all days between
9.00 AM- 12.00 noon and 2 PM-% PM except on holidays and admission is free.
MUTHU MANDAPAM (PEARL PALACE)
This is a memorial built around the tombstone of Vikramraja Singh, the last
Kandy Tamil ruler. Situated on the bed of palar river, it is just one k.m.,
north of Vellore town at a walking distance. To this memorial are going to be
added an aquarium, Children's Park, greeny lawn and three decorative arches.
GINGEE
Gingee the famous fortification of Chola Dynasty was built about 700 years ago.
Vijayanagar Emperors, Marathas and the Mugals held it after the Cholas and it
was in the hands of the French for 11 years in the 18 th century. Many ballads
described the heroic exploits of Raja Desingh. It is 104 Kms. from Vellore.
The fort of Gingee is really worth seeing. The historical monuments speak volumes
of its past glory.
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