Things to Do in Tiruvottiyur

There are 3 attractions in Tiruvottiyur. St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai, historic basilica built over st. thomas's purported tomb, is the most popular.

1

St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai

Historic basilica built over St. Thomas's purported tomb

Church

2

Guindy National Park

Small urban wildlife sanctuary within Chennai city limits

Park

3

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Dravidian-style Hindu temple in Chennai's Mylapore district

Temple

4

Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai

Ancient Chennai Vishnu temple famed for Chola-era carvings

Temple

5

Chembarambakkam Lake

Major freshwater reservoir supplying Chennai metropolitan area

Reservoir

6

Pulhal Lake

Reservoir north of Chennai supplying potable water

Reservoir

7

Government Museum, Chennai

Large museum in Chennai housing regional antiquities

Museum

8

Thousand Lights Mosque

Historic mosque in Chennai noted for illuminated interiors

Mosque

9

Valluvar Kottam

Monument and auditorium honoring poet Thiruvalluvar

Monument