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Meenakshi Temple
This
temple is the city's main attraction. This temple is nearly 2000 years old
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placed in the heart of the old town - a splendid example of Dravidian
architecture. The present temple wa Tirumalai
Nayak Mahal
This Indo-Saracenic building was constructed in 1523 and was originally
four times large are today. Sound and light show on the life of the
Tirumalai Nayak and the story of the Silapathikaram are conduced daily.
Gandhi
Museum
The 300-year-old palace now converted into Museum has a picture gallery, a
library of personal memorable of the Mahatma Gandhi and an exhibit of South
Indian handicrafts and village industries. Vaniyur
Mariamman Teppakulam
This enormous temple tank is fed by water from the Vaigai river. The tank
has a mandapam at the center enshrining Lord Vigneshwara. A colorful float
festival is held in this tank every year.
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