Anna Centenary Library, Chennai

Name: Anna Centenary Library
Address: Kotturpuram Main Road, Chennai, India

#154 among attractions in Chennai

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The Anna Centenary Library is an established state library of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is located at Kotturpuram, Chennai. It is built at a cost of ₹172 crores. It is named after a former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, C. N. Annadurai. It was opened by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi. The average number of persons who visited the library between January and October 2011 is around 26,500, compared to the monthly average of 20,000 in 2010. ()

Established: 15 September 2010 (13 years ago)Coordinates: 13°1'2"N, 80°14'25"E

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Kotturpuram Main RoadSaidapet (G D Naidu Nagar West)Chennai India

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Anna Centenary Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Birla Planetarium, Gandhi Mandapam, Church of Our Lady of Light, Madhya Kailash.

0.4 miSE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Birla Planetarium, Chennai
11 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...
0.8 miS
Memorial
Gandhi Mandapam, Chennai
20 min walk • Gandhi Mandapam is a poignant memorial located in the bustling city of Chennai, India. It stands as a solemn tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and is a site that encapsulates the reverence in which he is held throughout the country.
1.3 miNE
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.
0.9 miSE
Temple
Madhya Kailash, Chennai
23 min walk • Madhya Kailash, also known as Nadukkayilai in Tamil, is a Hindu temple in South Chennai, located at the junction between Sardar Patel Road, Adyar and Rajiv Gandhi Salai. It is located opposite the Central Leather Research Institute and is close to the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai.
1.2 miSW
Zoo
Chennai Snake Park Trust, Chennai
31 min walk • The Chennai Snake Park, officially the Chennai Snake Park Trust, is a not-for-profit NGO constituted in 1972 by herpetologist Romulus Whitaker and is India's first reptile park.
1.3 miSE
Park
Tholkappia Poonga, Chennai
35 min walk • Tholkappia Poonga or Adyar Eco Park is an ecological park set up by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the Adyar estuary area of Chennai, India.
0.5 miNW
Golf
Cosmopolitan Club, Chennai
14 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.
~1440 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Kotturpuram, Chennai
7 min walk • Kotturpuram, also known as Kottur, is a neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and is situated in the Southern banks of the Adyar River.
0.9 miSE
Bridge
Madhya Kailash Junction, Chennai
22 min walk • The Madhya Kailash Junction is an important junction in the southern part of the city of Chennai. It is located at the beginning of the Rajiv Gandhi Salai which intersects the Sardar Patel Road in the form of "T".
1.5 miSW
Green space with animals and a playground
Guindy National Park
38 min walk • Guindy National Park is a 2.70 km² protected area of Tamil Nadu, located in Chennai, India, is the 8th-smallest National Park of India and one of the very few national parks situated inside a city.
1.1 miW
Church
New Life Assembly of God, Chennai
28 min walk • New Life Assembly of God is an evangelical megachurch affiliated with Assemblies of God, in Chennai, India, current Pentecostal. The senior pastor of this community is David Mohan. In 2020, the attendance is 40,000 people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Anna Centenary Library?

Nearby attractions include Kotturpuram, Chennai (7 min walk), Birla Planetarium, Chennai (11 min walk), Rangarajapuram, Chennai (12 min walk), Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai (17 min walk).

How to get to Anna Centenary Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anna Centenary Library:

Bus

Kottur • Lines: 5C (4 min walk)
Kotturpuram • Lines: 5C (12 min walk)

Light rail

Kotturpuram • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)
Greenways Road • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)

Metro

Saidapet • Lines: 1 (25 min walk)
Nandanam • Lines: 1 (26 min walk)

Train

Saidapet (31 min walk)