Fort St. George
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Historic fortress in Chennai, India, built by the British East India Company in 1644, marking the first English fort in India.

šŸ“œ Historic fortress in Chennai, India, founded in 1639.
šŸ” First English (later British) fort in India, center of English activities.

Why Go

šŸ° Explore the first English fortress in India
⛪ Visit St. Mary's Church, the oldest Anglican church in India
šŸ›ļø Discover artifacts from the British Raj at the Fort Museum
šŸ“œ See the administrative hub of Tamil Nadu's legislative assembly

Why Avoid

🚫 Closed on Fridays and public holidays
šŸ“ø Photography restrictions in some areas

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Best to visit from November to February for cooler weather
🚶 Consider weekdays to avoid crowds
šŸ—£ļø Take advantage of guided tours for deeper understanding

Cost

šŸ’° Indian Citizens: ₹15; Foreign Nationals: ₹100

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Closed Fridays and public holidays

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