It is a prestigious land mark of the city. British bought this piece of land from the King of Vijayanagar on 22nd August 1639 and built the Fort St. George and named the area as Madraspattinam. St.Mary's Church built in 1860 is located inside the fort complex.
Today, Fort St.George houses the State Legislature and the Secretariat , the administrative complex of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister and the Ministers operate from here. St. George
Museum : This museum was opened to public from 31st January 1948 and is being maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. Arms like Swords, Daggers, Rifles, Pistols, Mortars, Canon; The uniforms of various ranks of the British Army; Church Silverware from the St. Mary's Church and Tranquebar Zion Church and other antiquities are displayed in Ten Galleries spread over three floors.
Visiting Hours : 9.00 am to 5.00 p.m -Closed on Fridays -
Entrance Fee: Indians Rs.5/- and Foreigners Rs.100/- or US$20.
Today, Fort St.George houses the State Legislature and the Secretariat , the administrative complex of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister and the Ministers operate from here. St. George
Museum : This museum was opened to public from 31st January 1948 and is being maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. Arms like Swords, Daggers, Rifles, Pistols, Mortars, Canon; The uniforms of various ranks of the British Army; Church Silverware from the St. Mary's Church and Tranquebar Zion Church and other antiquities are displayed in Ten Galleries spread over three floors.
Visiting Hours : 9.00 am to 5.00 p.m -Closed on Fridays -
Entrance Fee: Indians Rs.5/- and Foreigners Rs.100/- or US$20.
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