Fort St. George, British fort in Chennai, India
Fort St. George is a stone fortress on the coast of Chennai in India. Its walls reach up to 6 meters high and enclose administrative buildings and historical structures.
The English built this fortress in 1639 as their first military base in India. Its foundation led to the growth of Madras, which later became the city of Chennai.
St. Mary's Church inside the walls serves as the oldest Anglican place of worship on the Indian subcontinent. Its interior holds British gravestones from the 17th century, marking the resting places of traders and soldiers who lived here.
The grounds serve today as the seat of the Tamil Nadu Legislature and state administration, so some areas remain closed to visitors. Plan your visit around the museum and the church, which open during regular hours.
The museum in the complex displays weapons, uniforms, and personal letters from British administrators during colonial times. This collection offers glimpses into the daily life of early English settlers on the Indian coast.
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