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The Ripon Building is an all-white structure and is located near the iconic Chennai Central railway station. Victoria Public Hall, or the Town Hall, is a historical building located in between the Ripon Building and the Chennai Central Railway Station and is seen as one of the finest examples of British architecture in Chennai. Built in 1888 as ...
The Ripon Building, Chennai, an example of the Indo-Saracenic architectural style found in the city.. Chennai architecture is a confluence of many architectural styles. From ancient Tamil temples built by the Pallavas, to the Indo-Saracenic style (pioneered in Madras) of the colonial era, to 20th-century steel and chrome of skyscrapers.
Religious buildings and structures in Chennai (5 C, 3 P) Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Chennai" The following 45 pages are in this category, out of 45 total.
The building has been able to reduce energy consumption by 20 percent by means of a water-cooled air-conditioning system and heat-reflective tiles on the roof. The building has been designed in a post-modern style, with some elements of traditional architecture. Some design elements would suit the colonial-style architecture of the Ripon Buildings.
It had at the west and south minareted entrances and was a handsome two-story building. [6] In 2013, there was a further roof collapse in the Humayun Mahal. [2] In 2017, Kalas Mahal was restored and will be the home of the National Green Tribunal, Southern Bench. Also in 2017 the PWD started the process of restoring Humayun Mahal. [12]
The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, one of the largest mosques in the world, is one of the best examples of modern Islamic architecture. It was designed by Vedat Dalokay and constructed between 1976 and 1986. In 1980 the Heritage Foundation Pakistan was founded to help conserve the traditional Architecture of Pakistan. Focused mainly on conserving ...
The Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest and most astonishing victories in the history of the sport
Chennai also houses several theme parks and amusement parks. [381] As of 2012, there are 120 cinema screens and multiplexes. [382] Stage plays and dramas of different genres and languages are enacted in theatres across the city. [383] Chennai is also home to several malls. [384] The city is an important market for jewellery. [385]