TELLBY
English
Chennai (Madras)ActivityPhoto Wikimedia Commons

Chennai (Madras)

India

6 story sections16 min 00 s in all

4. Taste Chennai Sweets, and different variety of mouth freshener, Chaat ect. and end the walk with a delicious dessert.

History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation3:25

    Welcome to the Chennai Heritage Audio Tour, your immersive guide to the gateway of South India and a city defined by its extraordinary history and cultural richness. Nestled along the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal,…

    Listen in the app
  2. 2Fort St. George, The Genesis of British Colonial Era3:14

    Our heritage trail begins at Fort St. George, the foundational genesis of British colonial rule in India. …

    Listen in the app
  3. 3Government Museum, Masterpiece of Indo-Saracenic Architecture2:36

    Continuing our heritage journey into the cultural district of Egmore, we step onto the tree-lined grounds of the Government Museum and National Art Gallery complex. Established in 1854, this prestigious institution holds the…

    Listen in the app
  4. 4Marina Beach, The Lifeline along the Coromandel Coast2:27

    Leaving the serene museum halls behind, we journey toward the refreshing sea breezes and vibrant atmosphere of Marina Beach, the iconic shoreline along the Coromandel Coast. Stretching an incredible thirteen kilometers from the…

    Listen in the app
  5. 5Vivekananda House, A Historic Haven of Spiritual Heritage2:34

    Continuing south along Kamarajar Salai, the scenic beachfront drive of Marina Beach, our eyes are drawn to a magnificent circular building with a pastel red brick facade known as Vivekananda House. Built in 1842 by Frederic…

    Listen in the app
  6. 6Closing1:44

    As our audio guide comes to a gentle close, we look back upon a remarkable journey that has carried us across centuries of captivating history, architecture, and living traditions. Together, we have traversed the full historical…

    Listen in the app

What is Chennai (Madras)?

Chennai (Madras) is a place in India with 6 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationIndia
TypeActivity
Story sections6
Total length16 min 00 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates13.0867, 80.2864
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
Listen in the app