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The Palace(Thanjavur)
The Palace, adjacent to the temple is a vast structure of fine masonry, built partly by the Nayaks around 1550 AD, and partly by the Marathas.

Ramanathapuram (Around Rameshwaram)
The district headquarters and an ancient town, Ramanathapuram, is worth visiting for its Ram Vilas Palace. This palace of the Sethupati Rajas, houses oil portraits of the Rajas, of the past centuries. Ceilings and walls are decorated with early eigteenth century murals, depicting subjects such as business meetings with the English, and battles with the Maratha Sarabhoji, as well as scenes from epics.

Tiger Cave (Mamallapuram)
It is a shady and peaceful group of rathas , 5 km north of Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram).Tiger Cave ia unspoilt by the touts, souvenir junk stalls and bus loads of rubbernecks. To get there,take any bus from Chennai or rent a bike.

The Gate (Chidambaram)
The 200-year-old Gate is of historical and architectural interest. The residents of Tarangambadi have to pass through it on their way in and out of the town.

Thirumalai Nayak Mahal (Madurai)
This palace is an excellent example of Indo-Sarcenic architecture. It was built in 1523 A.D and originally was four times larger than what it is today. The gardens, the defensive wall all have gone what remains is the main entrance gate, the dancing hall and the main hall. The palace was renovated in 1866-72 by Lord Napier and later further restoration works were carried on. Today the main attraction of the palace is light and sound show which is based on the life of Tirumalai Nayak and Silapathikaram.

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