Elphinstone Bridge, Chennai

#185 among attractions in Chennai

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Elphinstone Bridge is a bridge across the Adyar River in Chennai, India. Constructed in 1840 and named after the then Governor-General of India, the bridge is currently not in use and has been substituted with the newly built Thiru Vi. Ka. Bridge nearby. ()

Coordinates: 13°0'53"N, 80°15'33"E

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Adyar (Avvai Nagar South)Chennai India

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

Nearby attractions include: Birla Planetarium, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Karl Schmidt Memorial, Adikesava Perumal temple.

1 miW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Birla Planetarium, Chennai
27 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...
1.3 miNE
Temple
Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai
33 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Chennai, India, the serene and spiritual abode of Sri Ramakrishna Math stands as a beacon of peace and devotion. This revered temple is not just a place of worship but also a center for cultural, spiritual, and educational activities...
1.4 miSE
Memorial
Karl Schmidt Memorial, Chennai
35 min walk • The Kaj Schmidt Memorial is an architectural landmark commemorating a European sailor who drowned in 1930 trying to save the life of a girl. It is located at Elliot's Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The monument was in a derelict state, but has recently been restored.
1.3 miNE
Temple
Adikesava Perumal temple, Chennai
35 min walk • Adi Kesava Temple is dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu located in Mylapore, Chennai, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Sri Aadi Kesava Perumal and his consort Lakshmi as Mayuravalli Thayar.
1 miSW
Temple
Madhya Kailash, Chennai
26 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.
1.1 miE
Bridge, View point, Beach
Broken Bridge, Chennai
29 min walk • Broken Bridge is a bridge to nowhere, located in Chennai, South India. During the year 1977, the bridge partly collapsed due to strong currents of the river, and has never been repaired. The bridge spans across the Adyar estuary, bordering the backend of the Theosophical Society.
0.6 miNE
Memorial
Ambedkar Manimandapam, Chennai
16 min walk • Dr. Ambedkar Manimandapam is a memorial in the Adyar neighborhood of Chennai, India, dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. It is located in the Adyar estuary on Greenways Road in Mandhavelipakkam.
1.2 miSW
Park
Tholkappia Poonga, Chennai
31 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.
1.3 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Chennai
34 min walk • Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of Mylapore in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to the Indian saint Sai Baba of Shirdi. The temple was built in 1952 by one Narasimhaswami, a Salem and Sai Baba devotee, out of money donated by a Chettiar merchant. This is considered the most trusted temple in India.
1.3 miNE
Church
St. Lazarus' Church, Chennai
33 min walk • St. Lazarus' Church, presently known as the Church of Our Lady of Guidance, is a Christian church in the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. It was constructed by the Portuguese in the 16th century AD.
1.1 miSE
Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai
29 min walk • The Varasiddhi Vinayakar Temple in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India is a Hindu temple, located near the beach in Besant Nagar. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vinayaka or Ganesha. The temple participates in activities such as feeding the poor and holds poojas frequently.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Elphinstone Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Adyar Library, Chennai (9 min walk), Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, Chennai (13 min walk), Adyar, Chennai (15 min walk), Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, Chennai (16 min walk).

How to get to Elphinstone Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elphinstone Bridge:

Light rail

Greenways Road • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)
Kotturpuram • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)

Bus

Madhya Kailash • Lines: 5C (26 min walk)
Besant Nagar MTC Terminus (28 min walk)