Tiruchirappalli, commonly called Trichy, is anchored by a dramatic rock fortress and is home to one of the largest functioning temple complexes in the world at nearby Srirangam.
Rockfort Temple
Perched atop a huge rock outcrop in the middle of the city, the climb up leads to the Ucchi Pillayar Temple and sweeping views over Trichy and the Kaveri River.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
An enormous temple complex dedicated to Lord Vishnu, with seven concentric walled enclosures and towering gopurams — one of the most important Vaishnavite pilgrimage sites in India.
Kallanai Dam
An ancient dam built across the Kaveri River nearly 2,000 years ago by the Chola king Karikalan, still in use and considered a marvel of early hydraulic engineering.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
A neo-Gothic church modelled on the Lourdes Basilica in France, notable for its scale and stained glass.
