Karl Schmidt Memorial, Chennai

Name: Karl Schmidt Memorial
Address: Chennai, India

#48 among attractions in Chennai

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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. ()

Coordinates: 12°59'58"N, 80°16'20"E

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Adyar (Adyar East)Chennai India

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Karl Schmidt Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marundeeswarar Temple, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Broken Bridge, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple.

1.2 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai
31 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Chennai, India, the Marundeeswarar Temple stands as a beacon of spiritual serenity and architectural grandeur. This revered Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is an eminent place of worship and has been a part of Tamil Nadu's...
0.5 miS
Temple
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai
13 min walk • The Ashtalakshmi Kovil is a Hindu temple, which lies on the shorelines near the Elliot's beach, in Chennai, India. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, and her eight primary forms – the Ashtalakshmi – the giver of all eight forms of wealth, namely, offspring, success, prosperity, wealth, courage, bravery, food, and knowledge.
0.9 miN
Bridge, View point, Beach
Broken Bridge, Chennai
23 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.
~1750 ftW
Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai
9 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.
1.2 miW
12°59'47"N • 80°15'15"E
Urban Palette, Chennai
32 min walk • Park
0.8 miW
Memorial
Shastri Nagar, Chennai
21 min walk • Shasthri Nagar is a residential neighbourhood in south Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Shasthri Nagar was developed by Tamil Nadu Housing Board in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The suburb is close to Edward Elliot's Beach of Besant Nagar.
~940 ftNE
Beach
Edward Elliot's Beach, Chennai
5 min walk • Elliot's Beach is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India. It forms the end-point of the Marina Beach shore, and is named after Edward Elliot, onetime chief magistrate and superintendent of police in colonial Madras.
1.4 miNW
Bridge
Elphinstone Bridge, Chennai
35 min walk • 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.
~1390 ftW
Neighbourhood
Besant Nagar, Chennai
7 min walk • Besant Nagar is an upscale, exclusive residential neighbourhood in South Chennai, India. It is located along the coast of Bay of Bengal.
1.2 miNW
Temple
Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, Chennai
30 min walk • Angalamman Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of Choolai in Chennai, India. The temple has two separate shrines for Kasi Viswanatha, Angalamman and Virat Viswakarma. The temple is administered by the Ministry of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
~1930 ftW
Memorial
Shastri Nagar, Chennai
10 min walk • Shastri Nagar is a residential area in Goregaon, Mumbai, India. Like most localities in the western suburbs, it has several international schools like VIBGYOR High School, Temples, a Mosque, Rosary Church, Gurudwara and a Buddh Vihar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Karl Schmidt Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Edward Elliot's Beach, Chennai (5 min walk), Besant Nagar, Chennai (7 min walk), Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai (9 min walk), Shastri Nagar, Chennai (10 min walk).

How to get to Karl Schmidt Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karl Schmidt Memorial:

Bus

Besant Nagar MTC Terminus (11 min walk)
Thiruvanmiyur Moffusil bus stop • Lines: M1, M70, Route M70 (31 min walk)