St George fort was built by the British East India Company. the fort
was built in 1640 AD, under the direct supervision of Francis Day
and Andrew Cogon. Today its used as a offices of Tamil Nadu
Secretariat and the Legislative Assembly. The fort houses a
St. Mary's Church and fort museum.
St. Mary's Church the oldest Anglican church in India built in 1680
and the tombstones in it's courtyard are the oldest British
tombstones in India. This ancient prayer house solemnised the
marriages of Robert Clive and Governor Elinu-Yale, who later founded
the Yale University in the States.The Fort Museum is the
repository of rare exhibits of weapons, uniforms, coins, costumes,
medals and some other artifacts dating back to the British period.
The flag staff at Fort St. George is still the tallest in India.
South of the Fort is the War Memorial, a graceful monument built in
1939 in memory of the warriors who sacrificed their lives during the
First World War.
The Island Grounds, the biggest lung space in the city is situated
on an island formed by the river Cooum. This ground is the eventful
venue of Trade and the Tourist Fairs held periodically which are
seasonal attractions. The High Court with the decorative domes and
corridors reminiscent of Indo/Saracenic architecture and the
adjacent Parry's corner are the important landmarks of Chennai .
This area is always crowded and active. Built in 1892, the High
Court of Chennai is believed to be the second largest judicial
complex in the world |
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