Built by the great Chola king, Raja Raja Cholan
I in the 10th century AD. This temple is selected by UNESCO
as a world heritage monuments
Saraswathi Mahal
Library
Established around 1700 AD, contains
a collection of over 44,000 palm leaf, and paper manuscripts
in Indian and European languages.
Darasuram Temple
Built by Raja Raja Cholan- II
during 1146 - 1163 AD.
The front mantapa is in the form of a huge chariot drawn
by horses. It is the sculptor's dream re-lived
in stone.
The Palace
Built partly by the Nayaks around 1550 AD
and party by the Marathas. This was the palace watch tower
and also the armoury of the thanjavur kings till 1855 A.D.
