George Town

Geoerge Town constitutes the commanding post in the Chennai city. The city, which forms one of the four and the smallest metropolitan city, owes much to the George Town locality. The locality was first adopted by the British Powers as their base, in the year 1639 A.D. The fort, called St. George's Fort, was built in the year 1640 A.D. and that ensured the permanent settlement of British East India Company in the city. By 18th century the locality along with its adjacent areas grew as a major urban centre and a naval base. Chennai city as such grew from this small commercial centre, George Town and after the independence was declared as the capital of Tamil Nadu state.George Town is located on the Eastern Coastal Plains of Chennai city. The eastern region is marked by the Chennai Port and the coast of Bay of Bengal. The township does not coincide with the geographical centre of the city. The place (George Town) lies on the eastern edge of the city and equi distant from the northernmost and southernmost outskirts. The region forms one of the leading commercial centres in the city. George Town is provided with great many attractions, historical as well as belonging to the contemporary era. The place is hooked up with the rest of the city by an extensive network of roads and railways.One of the most popular tourist attractions present in the locality include that of Fort St. George complex. The millitary building (fort) of the British is present occupied by important government offices like Tamil Nadu Secretariat and Legislative Assembly. The complex also highlights a lighthouse that has been renovated several times. A small gallery in the complex features the British High Officials of the bygone era. Other important offices in the suburb precincts include Chennai High Court, and foreign offices of Norway, Turkey, Italy and Hungary.The Madras War Cemetery or Common Wealth War Graves are located towards the south western periphery of George Town. The cemetery bears the burial places of Common Wealth forces who died in the war. The region of George Town houses some of the crowded market places of Chennai. Burma Bazar that lies close to the Raja Salai Road is one such place. The place also features a number of institutions like clubs, hospitals, colleges and cinema halls. Some renowned institutions of the region are Sea Farers Club, Gymkhana Club, Nehru Hospital, Vikram Hospital, Bhatt Hospital, Government Dental College, Chennai College, Bharati Women Arts College, Crown Cinema, Padmanabha Cinema, Blue Star Cinema, etc. The region is quite congested and is marked with heavy traffic.Accessibility
The Broadway Bus Stand and High Court Bus Stand provides easy means of commutation but they are often over crowded.
George Town is connected with the city suburbs by railways. The main railway station that is Chennai Central Railway Station lies in the vicinity of George Town.
The nearest airport for George Town is the Chennai Airport, which is located some 16 kms far from the place. Areas Under George Town
Broadway
Parrys
Sowcarpet
Places to Stay
.. Picnic Hotel.. The Sindoori Hotel
.. Paying Guests.. Service Apartments
Places to See
.. Kandaswamy Temple.. St. Mary's Church.. Shree Gujarati Swetamber .. Fort St. George
Food & Dining
.. Restaurants.. Pubs/Bars.. Coffee/Cafes
Recreation
.. Amusement Parks.. Art Galleries.. Auditoriums.. Cinemas
Careers
.. Colleges.. Institutions.. Schools.. Play Schools
Health
.. Blood Banks.. Diagnostics Centers.. Doctors.. Health Clubs .. Hospitals.. 24hr Chemists
Shopping & Services
.. Beauty Parlours.. Courier Services.. Departmental Stores.. Estate Agents.. Florists.. Housekeeping Services
.. Packers & Movers.. Places to Shop.. Shopping Malls.. Taxi & Cabs.. Tailors

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