Brihadeeswara Temple – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest and most famous temples in India. It was built during the Chola dynasty in the 11th century and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Thanjavur Palace – A magnificent palace complex that was once the residence of the Nayak and Maratha rulers of Thanjavur. It has several halls, courtyards, and a Durbar Hall with beautiful paintings on the walls.
Saraswathi Mahal Library – A rare collection of ancient manuscripts and books in various languages, including Sanskrit, Tamil, and Telugu. The library is housed in a beautiful building built during the Nayak period.
Sangeetha Mahal – A music hall built during the Maratha period, it has excellent acoustics and is a popular venue for classical music concerts.
Schwartz Church – A church built in the 18th century by the Dutch, it is one of the oldest churches in India and is known for its Gothic architecture.
Gangaikonda Cholapuram – An ancient town near Thanjavur that was the capital of the Chola dynasty during the 11th century. It has a magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kumbakonam – A town located 40 km from Thanjavur known for its temples, especially the Sarangapani temple and the Kumbeswarar temple.
Thiruvaiyaru – A small town located 13 km from Thanjavur, known for its association with the famous saint and musician Thyagaraja, who composed many classical music pieces here.
Punnainallur Mariamman Temple – A popular temple dedicated to the goddess Mariamman, located 6 km from Thanjavur. It is known for its annual festival in which devotees walk on fire.
Alangudi Guru Temple – A temple dedicated to the planet Jupiter, located 20 km from Thanjavur. It is believed that worshipping here can bring good fortune and prosperity.
Swamimalai Murugan Temple – A temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, located 30 km from Thanjavur. It is one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan and is known for its intricate carvings and architecture.
Airavatesvara Temple – A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Darasuram, a small town near Thanjavur. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures.
Thiruvarur – A town located 50 km from Thanjavur known for its temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Thyagaraja temple, and the annual chariot festival.
Mannargudi – A town located 35 km from Thanjavur known for its temple dedicated to Lord Rajagopalaswamy, a form of Lord Krishna.
Papanasam – A small town located 30 km from Thanjavur, known for its hot springs and the ancient Shiva temple located near them.
Karanthai – A small village located 14 km from Thanjavur, known for its temple dedicated to Lord Karthikeya.
Grand Anicut – Also known as Kallanai, it is an ancient dam built across the Kaveri river, located 30 km.
