Nagapattinam - 8 Attractions You Must Visit

Types of Attractions in Nagapattinam

Notable Architectures (3)

Beaches (2)

Hindu Temples (2)

Churches (1)

Forests (1)

Forts (1)

Old Towns (1)

Outdoors - Other (1)

Popular Activities And Trips in Nagapattinam

List of Attractions in Nagapattinam

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health

Churches

This is a world-famous Mariyan shrine located in the small town of Velankanni. The origin of this church can be traced back to the 16th century and there is so much miracle histories to say.

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Danish Fort

Forts

Notable Architectures

It was the second-largest fort built by the Danish. Fort Dansborg overlooks the breathtaking blue waters of the Bay of Bengal. We an explore and study about the Danish style of architecture from here.

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Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary (Kodiakarai)

Forests

Wildlife Sanctuaries

This sanctuary is created in the year of 1967 for the conservation of the near threatened Blackbuck antelope.

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Poompuhar Beach

Beaches

This is a natural and ancient beach located in Poompuhar. This beach and poompuhar city plays a significant role in the south Indian history.

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Shri Parvatheeswarar Temple

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

This is a famous Hindu temple located in the Nagapattinam district of Tamilnadu. This is the 50 th Shiva temple in the bank of Cauvery mentioned in the Thevaram hymns.

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Sri Abhirami Amirthakadeswarar Temple

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

Sri Abhirami Amirthakadeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in his manifestation as "Destroyer of Death" and his wife Parvati as Abhirami. It is located in Thirukkadaiyur (Thirukadavur), 21 km East of Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in India. This temple is associated with the legend of Shiva saving his young devotee, Markendeya from death, and the tale of a saint, Abirami Pattar a devotee of the presiding goddess.

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Tharangambadi

Outdoors - Other

Old Towns

Tharangambadi is a town in the Nagapattinam district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu on the Coromandel Coast. It lies 15 kilometres north of Karaikal, near the mouth of a distributary of the Kaveri River. Tranquebar was established in 1620 as the first Danish trading post in India. King Christian IV had sent his envoy Ove Gjedde who established contact with Raghunatha Nayak of Tanjore.

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Velankanni Beach

Beaches

Vellankani Beach is one of the most pious and scenic beaches on the Eastern coast of the Indian subcontinent. It is the perfect buzz-filled holiday spot with the bustling crowds and swaying palm trees. The beach is one of the most popular destinations in the region.

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