Once the stronghold of the Cholas, the city of Tanjore has a host of tourist attractions in Tanjore. Magnificent temples, historical palaces, museums make for the main tourist attractions in Tanjore.

During the rule of ancient dynasties, architectural skill rose to a splendid height in south India. No wonder that as many as 74 temples lie in and around the city to speak for the Dravidian temple architecture. Ruins of many other historic monuments bear testimony to the same.

Travel.mapsofindia.com outlines some important tourist attractions in Tanjore:

Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple: The temple is of the biggest tourist attractions in Tanjore, Built in 10th century AD by the Chola King Rajaraja I, the temple has a tall tower over the sanctum sanctorum and a bronze stupa on top.

The Palace: Built around 1550 AD by the Nayaks, the palace is an example of fine work of masonry. The complex has a number of rambling buildings, which include quadrangular courtyard, 190 feet high vimana like building etc. The Palace also has the acoustically perfect ancient music hall.

Royal Museum: The Roayl Museum in the palace complex has a mixed collection like manuscripts, weapons, dresses, utensils, musical instruments used by the Royal Family of Thanjavur.

Papanasam (30 km): The historical site of Papanasham close to the city of Tanjore. is also one of the tourist attractions in Tanjore. Two temples and a granary built in 1600 - 1634 AD by the Nayaks feature among the tourist attractions in Tanjore

Other tourist attractions in Tanjore include: Schwartz Church, Saraswathi Mahal Library, Rajarajan Mani Mandapam, Tamil University


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