Madurai is another of Tamil nadu's ancient cities, situated on the Vaigai river. Two thousand years ago, Madurai was the great capital of the Pandya kings and a center of tamil culture and learning. Today, it is a lively bustling city and a commercial center.

Sri Meenakshi: temple in the heart of the old town, a riotously baroque example of dravidian architecture with gopuram covered from top to bottom in a breathtaking profusion of multicoloured images of gods, goddesses, animals and mythical figures. Madurai is an ancient city. Tamil and greek documents record its existence from the 4th century bc.

Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple: This temple has numerous mandapas, immense gopuram crowded with painted figures, and a set of pillars that emit musical notes when tapped.

Tirumalai Nayak Palace: a gracious building in the indo saracenic style famous for the stude work on its domes and arches.

Thiruparamkundram: lord murugan temple, one of the arupadaiveedu (six abode) of lord muruga.

Palamuthirsolai : lord murugan temple, one of the arupadaiveedu (six abode) of lord muruga.