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With a history dating back around four hundred years, the city of Chennai is one of the oldest colonial cities in the country of India. While the city as a whole has changed significantly following independence, a portion of Chennai, particularly the area near Poonamallee High Road and Fort St. George, still has a colonial charm to it with many British-era architectural marvels and landmarks that can be seen today. This region of the city has come to be known as the Heritage District. A few notable heritage structures in the Heritage District area include Victoria Public Hall and the Ripon Building.

Heritage District
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