Tamukkam Palace, Madurai

Name: Tamukkam Palace
Address: Madurai, India

#19 among attractions in Madurai

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The Tamukkam Palace is a palace located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Literally the Tamil word Tamukkam means summer house. It was built in c. 1670, and was the summer palace of Rani Mangammal, the queen regent of the Madurai Nayak kingdom. Taken over by the British, Tamukkam became the official residence of the District Collectors. It now houses the Mahatma Gandhi Museum. ()

Coordinates: 9°55'52"N, 78°7'57"E

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Tamukkam Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Vishaal de Mal, Gandhi Memorial Museum.

1.2 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
31 min walk • The Meenakshi Temple is an architectural marvel and a significant spiritual hub located in the ancient city of Madurai, India. This Hindu temple, dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva, is a central focus...
1.3 miSW
Museum, Palace
Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Madurai
32 min walk • Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal stands as a grand testament to the architectural prowess of the Nayak dynasty, located in the vibrant city of Madurai, India. This magnificent palace was constructed in the 17th century by King Thirumalai Nayak, one of the most prominent...
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Vishaal de Mal, Madurai
15 min walk • Vishaal de Mal is a shopping mall in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is the 20th large format mall in southern Tamil Nadu and the city's first integrated multi-utility mall.
0.4 miE
Specialty museum, Museum
Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai
11 min walk • Gandhi Memorial Museum, established in 1959, is a memorial museum for Mahatma Gandhi located in the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. Known as Gandhi Museum, it is now one of the five Gandhi Sanghralayas in the country. It includes a part of the blood-stained garment worn by Gandhi when he was assassinated by Nathuram Godse.
~1310 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Goripalayam Mosque, Madurai
7 min walk • Goripalayam Mosque is a large mosque in Goripalayam containing two graves of Sultans of Yemen namely Khaja Syed Sultan Alauddin Badusha Razi and Khaja Syed Sulthan Shamsuddin of the Madurai Sultanate.
1.2 miSW
Temple
Thiru Aappanoor, Madurai
31 min walk • Thiru Aappanoor is a smaller temple lying in the shadow of the Meenakshi Amman Temple in the holy city of Madurai, India. The Pandya Kings and the Royal Sethupathi kings made many contributions to this temple. It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.
1.4 miSE
City, Area
Melamadai, Madurai
36 min walk • Melamadai is 30th ward of Madurai corporation in Madurai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In 2012 Melamadai included in Madurai Corporation. Vandiyur Lake is located in Melamadai Geographical Area. A famous Pandi temple is located in Melamadai.
0.6 miSW
Temple
Vandiyur Mariamman Temple, Madurai
17 min walk • Vandiyur Mariamman Temple is located in east of the temple city Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Mariamman, the Hindu Goddess of rain. it is situated near to river Vaigai at a distance of about 3 km from the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Temple has its huge pond Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam.
0.8 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Milan'em Mall, Madurai
20 min walk • Milan'em Mall is a shopping mall in K.K. Nagar, Madurai, India. It was opened on 28 September 2009 and is the first shopping mall in Madurai. Built in a half-acre site, the mall has five floors with a gross leasable area of 90,000 sq ft. The mall has a food court in the third floor along with water zorbing for kids.
~620 ftS
Library
Daniel Poor Memorial Library in Madurai, Madurai
4 min walk • Daniel Poor Memorial Library often abbreviated as DPM Library is a century old college central library of the American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu in India that officially began its functions on June 28, 1915.
~890 ftN
Archaeological site
Kovalanpottal, Madurai
5 min walk • Kovalanpottal is a place located in Palanganatham near Madakulam in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India. As per Tamil epic Silappatikaram, Kovalan is believed to be beheaded here by the orders of Pandyan king Neduncheziyan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tamukkam Palace?

Nearby attractions include Daniel Poor Memorial Library in Madurai, Madurai (4 min walk), American College, Madurai (4 min walk), Kovalanpottal, Madurai (5 min walk), Goripalayam Mosque, Madurai (7 min walk).

How to get to Tamukkam Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tamukkam Palace:

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K-Pudur (37 min walk)