Tranquebar (Tharangambadi)

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It is 35kms north of Nagapattnam on the east coastal line of Bay of Bengal. Danish Architexture is the attractions of Tranguebar. Bus facilities are available to this place from Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Poompuhar, Sirkali and Chidambaram.

• Danish Port: Built in 1620 exists to exhibit Danish architecture. The fort is now under the control of TamilNadu Archeological Department, houses an archaeological Museum. This museum is open on all days expect Friday.
• Zion's Church:It was built in 1701.It was renovated in 1782-84.
• Town Gateway: It was built in 1792 on Danish Architectural style, and renovated recurring by ASI.
• Masilamani Nathar Temple: This Temple built in 1305 A.D by Maravarma Kulasekara Pandiyan exhibits outstanding architectural dataib.
• Danish Governor Bungalow: This building got its name as it was used as residence of Danish Governor in 1784.