Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. Situated on the coast of Bay of Bengal, Chennai was a tiny fishing village in the olden times. Over the years it has now developed into a metropolitan city and is today known as the "Gateway of the South". Commercial development began around the year 1639, after the British East India Company set up a commercial trading post at the small fishing village of Madras or Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India.
On your trip to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, you are bound to notice the British influence on the entire city. The long Esplanade area in Chennai that is popularly known as Marina is an excellent example of British influence. The Marina has a series of impressive and well-constructed buildings. The Indo-Saracenic architectural style of most of the buildings in Chennai, India and of course the wide and spacious avenues lined with trees reflect the British influence in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
There are a number of tourist destinations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India that you can tour during your vacations and tours to this region. These are: the St. Mary's Church, Fort St. George, and Santhome Cathedral.
The British East India Company constructed the Fort St. George that is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. This houses offices of the Tamil Nadu government today.
The Portuguese constructed the Santhome Cathedral some time in the 15th century A.D. This cathedral is said to house the remains of Saint Thomas. This cathedral is an important Christian pilgrimage.
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