The world famous Brihadeeswara temple is situated here. It is built by Rajaraja Cholan,of chola dynasty. The world’s big lingam and gopuram is an example for their ancient architechure

Places Of Interest:
             Brihadeeswara Temple, The Palace, Sangeetha Mahal, Saraswati Mahal, Library, Raja Museum, Temple Museum, Schwarz Church.

Excursions:
             Velankani-95 kms, Point Calimere/Kodikarai-30 kms, Poompuhar-100 kms.

By Road:
              Chidambaram- 113 kms, Kanyakumari- 394 kms, Kumbakonam- 38 kms, Chennai - 310 kms, Madurai- 159 kms, Pudukkotai- 58 kms, Rameshwaram- 222 kms, Tiruchirapalli- 54 kms.