Best places: Fortresses in Chennai

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Vellore Fort, Tamil Nadu
Fortress
16-century fortress was the former headquarters of the Aravidu Dynasty & features a moat & ramparts.
4.30 (26.8K reviews) (~124.91 km from centre)
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Danish Fort
Fortress
Restored fort presiding over the Bay of Bengal constructed in 1620 now used as a history museum.
4.30 (2.9K reviews) (~233.35 km from centre)
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Gurramkonda Fort
Fortress
👍👍 Truly a hidden gems, this is a wonderful place for trek lovers. The fort has a lot of history which can be googled so will spare the repeat. Entering the fort you get to see the Rangini Mahal, you cant go inside as the rooms are locked but can take a look around. There is someone from ASI on prem fo...
4.30 (1.6K reviews) (~197.77 km from centre)
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Krishnagiri Fort
Fortress
👍 Bring one bottle of water for each person, otherwise you will get dehydrated. It will take about 20-30 mins to reach the top. Climbing is difficult , so visit this place only when you are in good health. views are good from top. There are some old rock caves in it.
4.30 (1.4K reviews) (~230.98 km from centre)
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Siddavatam Fort
Fortress
👍👍 Beautifully preserved ancient fort. It's a 13th century fort built on the bank of Penna river. The fort extends over an area of 30 acres contains mainly Hindu monuments with beautifully carved pillars and halls although all the temples inside the fort are disappeared. What you see now is part of th...
4.30 (831 reviews) (~208.47 km from centre)
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Chandragiri Fort
Museum
Fort built in the 11th century, now with an archeological museum & an evening light & sound show.
4.20 (8.4K reviews) (~118.24 km from centre)
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Ranjankudi Fort
Fortress
👍 Looks adorable. Highly recommended for historical spot lovers. But my humble request to government, please give some additional importance to unknown places like this and highly needs to be maintained properly. Most of the parts are damaged, but looks good. Vast garden area is there. Can add childre...
4.20 (785 reviews) (~241.28 km from centre)
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Sajra Fort
Fortress
👍👍 Osumi ... ✌️🏻
4.30 (271 reviews) (~122.98 km from centre)
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Delhi Gate
Historical place
👍 It's on the way to Ranipet to Aarani. The Arcot Fort was part of the famous Battle of Arcot, which led to a British victory. One of the gates of the fort was renamed "Delhi Gate" to signify the beginning of the capture of Delhi. The entrance of the gate was constructed in the style of a Mughal arch....
4.20 (320 reviews) (~102.9 km from centre)
The Udayagiri Fort - Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, India image
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The Udayagiri Fort - Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Fortress
👍👍 Udayagiri Fort The fort was built in 14th century in the Gajpathis kingdom, who are from Orissa.. Udayagiri, was attacked by Krishna Deva Raya for a period of 18 months after which he was successful., It fell under the rule of Krishna Devaraya of Vijayanagar in 1512. After the fall of the Vijayanaga...
4.30 (168 reviews) (~225.32 km from centre)
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Sadras Dutch Fort
Fortress
👍 This is the current status of Sadras fort. End of the first, if you climb few steps safely you can see the beach. Reason for rating is no entry fee. Staff inside gave the details voluntarily. Not much crowded. Actually you will enjoy if you're visiting it for the first time. No regrets
4.00 (1.8K reviews) (~63.12 km from centre)
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Alamparai Fort
Fortress
Brick & limestone ruins of a fort built in 1735 in a secluded, seaside setting with scenic views.
4.00 (1.6K reviews) (~95.18 km from centre)
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Ambajidurga Fort
Fortress
👍👍 A lesser known off beat fort that makes a lovely trek which is near the well known kailasagiri. Just before the parking lot for kailasagiri you have to take a mud road deviation on the left to get to the fort. Bikers can have a good off road experience but it is not advisable for cars with low groun...
4.70 (53 reviews) (~246.39 km from centre)
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Mahimandalam Fort
Fortress
👍👍 Nice place to visit .Don’t drink too much of water which will be available at top of the fort better to carry water bottles and don’t throw the wastes .Be careful of small insects.
4.60 (42 reviews) (~112.38 km from centre)
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St. David Fort (RUINS)
Fortress
Riverfront ruins of a British fort occupied in the 18th century & once demolished by the French.
3.90 (197 reviews) (~158.75 km from centre)
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Fort Geldria
Fortress
👍👍 It is a Dutch Property which has tombs of King and Queen. It looks like a haunted place in pulicat now it is under the archeological department of India. (Need to be maintained by the government). Fort Geldaria, located in Pulicat, Tamil Nadu, was the seat of the Dutch republics, the first settleme...
3.80 (206 reviews) (~37.57 km from centre)
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Durgam Fort
Fortress
4.40 (42 reviews) (~137.63 km from centre)
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Raja Rani Fort
Fortress
👍 Raja Rani Fort is a historic site located in the city of Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The fort is believed to have been built during the Nayak dynasty in the 16th century and served as a royal palace for the kings and queens of the time. The fort is an architectural marvel and is known for its intricate carv...
3.80 (54 reviews) (~103.35 km from centre)
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