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Vivekanandar Illam
Triplicane, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

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About This Spot
Originally built as an ice storage house along Marina Beach, this distinctive 19th-century semi-circular building commemorates Swami Vivekananda's historic stay in 1897 with interactive cultural galleries and a peaceful meditation hall. (Source: https://vivekanandahouse.org/)
Vivekanandar Illam at a Glance
- Type
- Heritage & Culture
- Neighbourhood
- Triplicane, Chennai
- From Chennai centre
- About 1 m
- Cost
- Budget-friendly
- Also nearby
- Madras Literary Society (1 m), St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica (1 m), DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum (1 m)
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Curated Spot
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Estimated Cost
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Inclusive of local average spends.
Location & Access
Triplicane
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
13.0827° N, 80.2707° E
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