Vellore, Educational center in Tamil Nadu, India
Vellore is an educational center in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, India, stretching along the Palar River. Streets run through residential areas, industrial zones, and campus grounds, while multistory buildings and smaller houses shape the cityscape.
The fort was built in 1566 by rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire and later changed hands between different powers. Inside the walls stand a church, a mosque, and a Hindu temple, reflecting the shifting history of the fortification.
The Christian Medical College, founded in 1900, trains doctors and nurses from many countries today. The institution treats hundreds of patients daily and influences medical education across South Asia.
Visitors can walk or take buses and rickshaws to reach main points, as the city has no metro system. Drier months suit walking better, while the rainy season makes streets wet.
The city produces a large share of Indian leather exports, as many tanneries and workshops operate in the outskirts. Markets display leather goods in different stages of processing alongside tools and accessories.
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