Places to Visit in Poompuhar
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Masilamani Nathar Koil
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 7Places to Visit in Poompuhar
- Type: Religious
Masilamani Nathar Koil is an ancient temple situated in the town of Poompuhar. This temple was built in 1305, by Maravarma Kulasekara Pandiyan. The specialty of this temple is its ancient architectural design. However, its front portion was damaged due to tidal erosion. In addition, the...
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Silappathikara Art Gallery
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 7Places to Visit in Poompuhar
- Type: Art Gallery
The Silappathikara Art Gallery is a seven storeyed, classically built building. The first storey of this building is 12 ft high and all the storeys above it have a height of 5 ft each. It also comprises Kalasams having a height of 8 ft, which brings the total height of this gallery to 50 ft....
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Poompuhar Beach
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 7Places to Visit in Poompuhar
- Type: Beach
The Poompuhar Beach is the most popular beach attraction situated in the town of Poompuhar. This beach is situated at a distance of 40 km from the city of Chidambaram, in Tamil Nadu. This beach is also architectural point of interest, as it used to be a major port during the reign of Cholas. Its...
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Danish Fort
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 7Places to Visit in Poompuhar
- Type: Fort
The Danish Fort was built in 1620 AD in the Danish architectural style. This fort displays many decorations and carvings, which are still seen in very good condition. Presently, this fort is under the control of Tamilnadu Archaeological Department, which has also added an Archaeological Museum to...
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Zion Church
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 7Places to Visit in Poompuhar
- Type: Religious
The Zion Church is one of the most popular religious attraction of Poompuhar. This Church was built in 1701 by the Dutch settlers. It also has been renovated once by the British Government between 1782 and 1784, as well as in 1839. This church provides a glimpse of Dutch architectural design from...
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Danish Governor Bungalow
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 7Places to Visit in Poompuhar
- Type: Other
The Danish Governor Bungalow is another significant historical structure of Poompuhar Town. Intended as the residence of the Danish Governor, this bungalow was built in the year 1784 and today, it is the biggest building of Poompuhar Town. Presently, this building is the office of Tamilnadu...
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Town Gateway
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 7Places to Visit in Poompuhar
- Type: Historic
Town Gateway is oneof the historic attractions of Poompuhar Town. This gateway was built in 1792, in the Danish architectural style. The design of this gateway resembles those of the typical gateways that existed in Europe during the renaissance period. It was originally built by the British but...
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