Places to Visit in Tiruchirapalli

Top attractions and must-see spots in Tiruchirapalli

Anna Science Centre and Planetarium
Science museum and planetarium on the Pudukottai Road, popular with families and school groups.
Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple, Uraiyur
Historic Vishnu temple in Uraiyur, once capital of the early Chola dynasty.
Erumbeeswarar Temple (Malai Kovil)
ASI protected hill temple to Lord Shiva, locally called the Kailash of South India.
Government Museum, Tiruchirappalli
City museum housing archaeological finds, sculpture and artifacts tracing Trichy''s Chola era history.
Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval
Ancient Shiva temple representing the water element, one of Tamil Nadu''s five Pancha Bhoota Sthalams.
Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
Ancient Chola era dam on the Cauvery, among the oldest water regulation structures still in use.
Mukkombu (Upper Anicut)
Cauvery river barrage and popular picnic spot where the river splits into three channels.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
French colonial era church near Rockfort, built in a distinctive European architectural style.
Railway Heritage Centre, Golden Rock
Railway museum near Trichy''s historic Golden Rock workshops, showcasing South India''s rail heritage.
Rockfort Temple (Ucchi Pillaiyar Temple)
Trichy''s landmark hilltop temple complex, built on one of the world''s oldest rock formations.
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
Major Shakti temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, one of Tamil Nadu''s most visited pilgrimage sites.
St. John's Church
Colonial era Anglican church in Trichy, notable for its heritage architecture.
Thiruvellarai Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple
Ancient Vishnu Divya Desam temple on a white rock hill, said to predate Srirangam.
Vayalur Murugan Temple
Twelve hundred year old Murugan temple on Trichy''s outskirts, praised in Thiruppugazh verses.
Vekkaliamman Temple, Woraiyur
Historic Amman temple in the old Chola capital area of Woraiyur.

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