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Historical Importance |
Structure of Poompuhar | Excavation
| Poompuhar More | Places
To See |
How To Get There
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Sillappathikara
Art Gallery |
| A
beautiful seven- tire building of great sculptural value has been built as Sillappathikara
Art Gallery. The first storey is 12" high, and each storey above it has a height
of 5' . The topmost part which has 'Kalasams with a height of 8'. The total height
of Art gallery is 50'.
The 'Magara Thoranavayil' at the entrance of the
Art Gallery imparts an imposing and beautiful look to the whole structure. Its
height is 22½'. It has been designed on the pattern of Magara Thorana Vayil, found
in Suruli Malai Mangala Devi Koil. There is also an anklet shaped tank in the
Art-Gallery. On this side of this tank are installed the statues of Kannagi (9½')
and Mathavi (8½')
Scenes from Sillappathikaram, the Epic of the land
have been given lively shapes in stones on the walls of the Gallery. These sculptures
carved by the sculptors of Mamallapuram Art College remain the treasure house
of Tamil Culture. |
| Danish
Fort |
| Even
now the Danish Fort built in 1620 exists to exhibit Danish architecture. The Fort
is now under the control of Tamilnadu Archaeological Department and houses an
archaeological Museum. This museum is open to public on all days except Friday.
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| Zion
Church |
| It
was built in 1701. It was renovated in 1782-84 and again in 1839. It is still
in good condition. |
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Town
Gateway |
| It
was built in 1792 on Danish Architectural style. |
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Masilamani
Nathar Koil |
| This
temple built in 1305 by Maravarma Kulasekara Pandiyan exhibits outstanding architectural
skills . The front portion of the temple has been partly damaged due to Sea-erosion.
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| Danish
Governor Bungalow |
| This
building gets its name as it was used as the residence of the Danish Governor
in 1784. It is the biggest building in Tranquebar. Now it is under the control
of Tamilnadu Tourism Department. |
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| How
To Get There |
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Bus facilities are available to this place from
Nagappattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Poompuhar and Sirkali.
Airport:The
Airport at Trichy is at a distance to 141 Kms. Air Lanka and Indian Airlines operate
services to Sri Lanka from Trichy. The passenger service to Madurai and Chennai
from Truchy is operated by Indian Airlines.
Rail :
There are train facilities from Nagappattinam to Thanjavur, Trichy, Chennai and
Nagore.
Road Transport: Bus services are available
from Nagappattinam to Thanjavur, Tiruchy, Nagore and Chennai.
Local Transport :Tamilnadu State Transport Corporations operate
town buses to nearby areas. Hired Vehicles like cars and auto rickshaws are available.
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