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National Museum, Art Gallery and Connemara Library: Renowned for its collections of paintings, sculptures and books
Eliot Beach: A pleasant seaside attraction, this beach is a popular getaway
Covelong Beach:
 This picturesque beach also has a fort, church and mosque that are worth seeing.
Crocodile Bank: Located 44 km away from the city, this institution is dedicated to the conservation of Indian crocodiles and is home to a number of rare species of crocodiles, alligators, gharials and other reptiles.
Kapaleshwara Temple: This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is the oldest temple in Chennai. Built in the 13th century, it exemplifies the architectural skills of the Dravidian sculptors and craftsmen.
Valluvar Kottam: The majestic memorial named after Thiruvalluvar, the great philosopher and Saint and author of the philosophical treatise the Thirukkural, it functions as an auditorium. The stone car outside is a great attraction.
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