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Among the places to visit here is Fort St. George, where most of Chennai history was written. The buildings in the Fort, today, house the Secretariats and the Legislative Assembly. The St. Mary's Church within its wall was concentrated in 1680 AD and is believed to the oldest Anglican Church in the east. Another beautiful church, the San Thome Cathedral, is said to be the last resting place of St. Thomas the Apostle who brought Christianity to India in 52 AD. The National Art Gallery contains a splendid collection of the Chola bronzes. Of architectural interest is the Kapaleesawarar Temple with its massive and intricately carved gopuram towering into the sky. The Parthasarathy Temple is another splendid 8^th century shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna. And then, there are the beaches- Marina, which is also the city's sea-front and the fine Elliot's Beach. The Kalakshetra, founded by the late Rukmini Devi Arundale, is a renowed institution that keeps alive the traditions of Bharata Natyam and Carnatic music. Of interest to nature lovers are the Deer Park and the Snake Park at Guindy.

More attractions around Chennai:

• The Shore Temple
• Kanchipuram