Fort St. George - 1639

One of the important historic buildings in Chennai city.The fort shows the architectural skills of India's British military construction. The construction of the fort paved way to the further settlements and trading activity in Chennai.

Inside the fort:

St. Mary's Church:

The architect of the church was either Edward Foule, Master-Gunner of Fort St. George, or William Dixon, Chief Gunner of the Fort, in 1678.

Marriages of both Robert Clive and Governor Elihu Yale seems to be solemnized in this church.

Wellesley House:

The first floor of the building has the banquet hall, which holds the paintings of the Governor of the Fort and other high officials of the Regime. The cannons of Tipu Sultan decorate the ramparts of the museum. The 14.5 ft statue stands at the entrance near a stairway in the museum.

Museum:

The Fort Museum exhibits the items of the British rule. This building was completed in 1795 and first housed the office of the Madras Bank. The hall upstairs was the Public Exchange Hall and served as a place for public meetings, lottery drawings and occasionally for entertainment. These relics are the reminder of the British rule in India.

Flag post at Fort St. George is the tallest in India.