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Chengalpattu District
1. Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
Special: UNESCO World Heritage Site
Built By: Pallava kings (7th century)
Famous for: Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, rock carvings
Thanjavur District
2. Brihadeeswarar Temple
Special: 1000+ year old Chola masterpiece
Built By: Raja Raja Chola I
Famous for: Massive granite structure, no shadow at noon myth
Madurai District
3. Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Special: One of the oldest continuously functioning temples
Built By: Dravidian architecture peak
Famous for: Colorful gopurams, 1000 pillar hall
6. Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
Special: Indo-Saracenic architecture
Built By: Nayak king
Famous for: Huge pillars, royal court hall
Ariyalur District
4. Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Special: Capital of Chola empire
Built By: Rajendra Chola I
Famous for: Similar to Thanjavur temple but more refined
Darasuram (Kumbakonam)
5. Airavatesvara Temple
Special: UNESCO heritage (Chola temples group)
Famous for: Musical stone steps
Villupuram District
Chennai District
8. Fort St. George
Special: First British fort in India
Built By: Colonial history
Famous for: Museum, British-era artifacts
Sivaganga District
9. Chettinad Heritage Mansions
Special: Rich merchant architecture
Famous for: Athangudi tiles, Burma teak wood
Cuddalore District
10. Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
Special: Represents space (Akasha element)
Famous for: Cosmic dance of Shiva
Ramanathapuram District
11. Rameswaram Temple
Special: One of Char Dham pilgrimage sites
Famous for: Longest temple corridor in India
Vellore District
12. Vellore Fort & Jalakandeswarar Temple
Special: Fort surrounded by water moat
Famous for: Strong military design + temple inside