- Situated at the estuary of River Kaveri, this was an ancient port of the Cholas. Poompuhar in Sirkali Taluk of Nagai district is also known as Kaveripoompattinam. Tourists have to alight at Mayiladuthurai railway junction, to proceed to Poompuhar by road, Visitors from Chennai by train have to get down at Sirkali.
- Poompuhar is connected to Mayiladuthurai as well as Sirkali. by road. The distance from Poompuhar to Mayiladuthurai is 24 Kms. and to Sirkali, 21 Kms.
Silappathikara Art
Gallery :
- A beautiful seven tired building of great sculptural value has been built as Sillappathikara Art Gallery. The first storey is 12" high, and each storey above it has a height of 5' . The topmost part which has 'Kalasams with a height of 8'. The total height of Art gallery is 50'.
- The 'Magara Thoranavayil' at the entrance of the Art Gallery imparts an imposing and beautiful look to the whole structure. Its height is 22½'. It has been designed on the pattern of Magara Thorana Vayil, found in Suruli Malai Mangala Devi Koil. There is also an anklet shaped tank in the Art-Gallery. On this side of this tank are installed the statues of Kannagi (9½') and Mathavi (8½')
Zion Church :
- It was built in 1701. It was renovated in 1782-84 and again in 1839.
- It is still in good condition.
Danish Fort
- Even now the Danish Fort built in 1620 exists to exhibit Danish architecture.
- The Fort is now under the control of Tamilnadu Archaeological Department and houses an archaeological Museum.
- This museum is open to public on all days except Friday.
Masilamani Nathar
Koil
- This temple built in 1305 by Maravarma Kulasekara Pandiyan exhibits outstanding architectural skills.
- The front portion of the temple has been partly damaged due to Sea-erosion.
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