Periyar Bridge, Chennai

Name: Periyar Bridge
Address: Chennai, India

#301 among attractions in Chennai

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Periyar Bridge, formerly known as St. George's Bridge and Triplicane Bridge, is a concrete river bridge in the city of Chennai, India. It connects the southern part of The Island with the city's neighbourhoods to the south of the Coovum River. ()

Coordinates: 13°1'37"N, 80°13'55"E

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Saidapet (VOC Nagar)Chennai India

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Periyar Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Birla Planetarium, Ramee Mall, Pondy Bazaar, Church of Our Lady of Light.

1.3 miSE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Birla Planetarium, Chennai
34 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Chennai, India, the Birla Planetarium stands as a beacon for astronomy enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This modern planetarium, part of the Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centres, offers a captivating experience for visitors...
1.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ramee Mall, Chennai
40 min walk • Ramee Mall is a bustling hub of commerce and entertainment nestled in the heart of Chennai, India. This modern shopping center offers an eclectic mix of retail outlets, dining options, and leisure activities, catering to the diverse tastes of this vibrant city's...
1.1 miNE
Shopping, Market
Pondy Bazaar, Chennai
28 min walk • Pondy Bazaar, situated in the heart of Chennai, India, is a bustling shopping district renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and a wide array of goods. This commercial hub, teeming with life, offers everything from traditional clothing and accessories to modern...
1.3 miE
Church
Church of Our Lady of Light, Chennai
33 min walk • Church of Our Lady of Light is a Roman Catholic shrine in Chennai, India. It is commonly called as Luz Church by the locals, which derives from the Portuguese name Nossa Senhora da Luz.
1.6 miSW
Bridge
Guindy taluk, Chennai
41 min walk • Guindy taluk is a taluk of the city district of Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was formed in December 2013 from parts of the erstwhile Mambalam-Guindy taluk and the Mylapore-Triplicane taluk. It comprises the neighbourhoods of Adyar, Alandur, T. Nagar, Ekkaduthangal, Guindy and Kotturpuram.
0.8 miN
Park
Natesan Park, Chennai
21 min walk • Natesan Park is a park in T.Nagar, Chennai, India. It is located on Venkatanarayana Road. The park covers an area of 4 acres and was opened to the public on 13 September 1950 by the then Minister of Agriculture, A. B. Shetty.
0.9 miW
Temple
Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Chennai
24 min walk • Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha Perumal is a Hindu temple in Saidapet, Chennai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to Venkateswara, an incarnation of the Hindu deity Vishnu.
0.7 miNE
Temple
Sri Balaji Temple, Chennai
18 min walk • Venkatnarayana Road Sri Balaji Temple is a Hindu temple located inside the premises of TTD Information Center, Venkatanarayana Road, T.Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
0.4 miS
Golf
Cosmopolitan Club, Chennai
11 min walk • The Cosmopolitan Club is one of the three 18-hole golf courses in Chennai, India. It was established in the late 19th century. It has bowling since 2010.
0.9 miSW
Temple
Kamakshi Amman Temple, Chennai
23 min walk • Saidapet Kamakshi Amman Temple is a Hindu temple in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Located in Chetty Street in the neighbourhood of Saidapet, the temple is administered by the Vishwakarma community. The presiding deity is the goddess Kamakshi.
1 miN
Park
Panagal Park, Chennai
26 min walk • Panagal Park is a park and a locality in Thyagaraya Nagar, Chennai. The park is named after the Raja of Panagal, the Chief Minister of Madras Presidency who created the park. It is an important junction and is the commercial centre of T. Nagar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Periyar Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Kannammapet, Chennai (12 min walk), T. Nagar, Chennai (14 min walk), Karaneeswarar Temple, Chennai (16 min walk), China Bazaar Road, Chennai (16 min walk).

How to get to Periyar Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Periyar Bridge:

Metro

Saidapet • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)
Nandanam • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)

Bus

Saidapet MTC Terminus (10 min walk)
Saidapet • Lines: 19B, V51 (12 min walk)

Train

Saidapet (16 min walk)
Mambalam (21 min walk)

Light rail

Kotturpuram • Lines: 1 (37 min walk)