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Fort St. George Museum Chennai

History of Fort St. George Museum

This fort was built by British East India Company on 1639 in the Marina Beach Road, Chennai.
Named after St. George, the patron saint of England.
Served as the hub of British power and trade in the region.
Played a significant role in the Carnatic Wars (1744-1763) and the Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799).
Remained a British garrison until India's independence in 1947.
Significance of Fort St. George: Fort St. George symbolizes the British colonial era in India and serves as a reminder of the region's rich history.

About Fort St. George Chennai

The fort is located on a large area which includes the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu, the General Secretariat, the Army Office, the Archaeological Center and the Museum.
The general public is allowed to enter the St. George fort.
If we want to see the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, we have to get a special permission.
The museum houses various rare documents and objects, including objects used by Robert Clive.
This is the place where the British started their initiative to enslave India.
M.G.R Memorial, Marina Beach, Chennai Port, Armenian Church, Government Museum, Parthasarathy swamy temple, Madras High Court, Kaalikambal temple, Greater Chennai Corporation, Parry's Corner, and Vivekananda House are the nearby tourist attractions from Fort St. George Museum.
Tourists can reach this place through local Chennai govt buses, sub urban trains and metro trains.
Tourist can visit this museum at any time between 9A.M. to 5 P.M. (All week days except Friday).
Fort St. George Museum is one of the must watch tourist place in Chennai.

Fort St. George Architecture

Constructed using limestone, brick, and wood
Features a rectangular shape with bastions at each corner
Moat surrounding the fort (now filled)
Main entrance faces the sea

Fort St. George Attractions

St. Mary's Church (1680): Oldest surviving British church in India
Fort Museum: Houses artifacts, paintings, and relics from the British era
National Flag: First hoisted here in 1947
Rajaji Hall: Venue for public events and ceremonies
The Wellesley House: Former residence of the Governor of Madras

Fort St. George Museum Entry Fee
Indian Citizens - Rs.20 (per person)
Foreigners - Rs.100 (per person)

Fort St. George Museum Address
Rajaji Rd, near Legislature and Secretariat,
Fort St George,
Chennai - 600009
Tamil Nadu.
Phone Number - 044 25671127
Google Map Location - https://goo.gl/maps/vhqTZu6kgNaWUdeq5

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