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Fort St. George in Chennai

  • Rajaji Salai, Fort St George, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Palazzi, Ville e Castelli
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Inglese

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Built by the British East India Company in 1640, Fort St. George was the first fortress in India founded in the year 1644. It houses the famous St Mary’s Church (an ancient Anglican Church), a museum (contains antics and artefacts from British Rule) and Wellesley House (paintings of the Fort Governer.) It has recently become home to the administrative offices of Tamil Nadu Government and the Legislative Assembly.

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