Gopalapuram, Chennai

#230 among attractions in Chennai

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Gopalapuram is a prime residential locality in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is surrounded by Royapettah in the North and East, Mylapore in the South-East, Teynampet in the South and Thousand Lights in the West. It is located 17 km from the Chennai International Airport and 3 km from Chennai Central railway station. It is located in between Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai and Anna Salai. Avvai Shanmugam Road passes through Gopalapuram, dividing it into North Gopalapuram and South Gopalapuram. Gopalapuram comes under Chennai Central Lok Sabha constituency. ()

Coordinates: 13°2'59"N, 80°15'30"E

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Nungambakkam (Royapettah)Chennai India

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Gopalapuram – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Express Avenue, Spencer Plaza, St. George's Cathedral, Valluvar Kottam.

0.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Express Avenue, Chennai
19 min walk • Express Avenue stands as a premier shopping destination in the bustling city of Chennai, India. This expansive shopping centre, located in the heart of the city, is a modern marvel of retail, entertainment, and leisure, spread over 1.7 million square feet.
0.8 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Spencer Plaza, Chennai
21 min walk • Spencer Plaza, a landmark shopping center in Chennai, India, stands as a testament to the city's commercial evolution. Established in the late 19th century and rebuilt in 1985 after a destructive fire, this sprawling complex is Chennai's oldest mall and one of the...
~1960 ftW
Church, Georgian architecture
St. George's Cathedral, Chennai
10 min walk • St. George's Cathedral stands as a testament to the colonial history and religious diversity in the bustling city of Chennai, India. This pristine Anglican cathedral, a prominent landmark in the heart of the city, was consecrated in 1815 and serves as the seat of the...
1.1 miW
Memorial
Valluvar Kottam, Chennai
30 min walk • Valluvar Kottam stands as a cultural and architectural landmark in the bustling city of Chennai, India. This grand memorial is dedicated to the revered Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, who penned the timeless classic 'Thirukkural', a treatise on ethics...
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ramee Mall, Chennai
21 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 miE
Temple
Ettampadai Temple, Chennai
30 min walk • The Ettampadai Temple, located in the heart of the city of Chennai in India, is a place full of spiritual atmosphere and rich history. Although not as well-known as other historical sites in the region, it is an important point on the spiritual map of the city for...
0.5 miW
Botanical garden, Park
Semmoli Poonga, Chennai
12 min walk • Semmozhi Poonga, variously spelled as Semmoli Poonga, is a botanical garden in Chennai set up jointly by the Horticulture and Agricultural Engineering department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
1 miNE
Mosque
Triplicane Labbai Jamaath Mosque, Chennai
26 min walk • The Triplicane Labbai Jamaath Mosque is a mosque located in the neighbourhood of Triplicane in Tamil Nadu, India. Constructed in 1889, major renovations have been planned.
0.5 miW
Bridge
Anna Flyover, Chennai
13 min walk • Anna Flyover, also known as Gemini Flyover, is a dual-armed grade separator in the central business district of Chennai, India.
0.4 miNW
Mosque
Thousand Lights Mosque, Chennai
11 min walk • Thousand Lights is a multi-domed mosque in Anna Salai in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is one of the largest mosques in the country and is a revered place of worship and azadari for Shia Muslims in the city.
1.1 miE
Cemetery
Jewish Cemetery Chennai, Chennai
29 min walk • The Jewish Cemetery is a cemetery for the Paradesi Jews of Chennai, India. It is located off Lloyd's Road. The cemetery remains the only memoir of the once significant Jewish population of Chennai, which has now almost become extinct. Burials include the tombstones of 18th-century Jewish diamond merchants.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gopalapuram?

Nearby attractions include Music Academy, Chennai (8 min walk), St. George's Cathedral, Chennai (10 min walk), Thousand Lights Mosque, Chennai (11 min walk), Semmoli Poonga, Chennai (12 min walk).

How to get to Gopalapuram by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gopalapuram:

Bus

Music Academy • Lines: 5C (7 min walk)
Gowdia Mutt Road • Lines: 5C (8 min walk)

Metro

Thousand Lights • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)
Ag-Dms • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)

Light rail

Mundakakanni Amman Koil • Lines: 1 (26 min walk)
Thirumayilai • Lines: 1 (31 min walk)