Referred to as the ‘Athens of the East’ due to the lofty towers of Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple just like the Greek Pantheon, the city finds reference in many literary works of Arabs, Romans and Greek travellers like Megasthenes. Madurai also finds a place in ‘Silapathigaram’, a Sangam literature work. Madurai Tourism & Travel Guide - Explore Madurai's best sightseeing places, tourist attractions, top things to do in Madurai and customized tour packages. Madurai attractions present a culturally rich array of sites to explore. With breathtaking temples and grand palaces, Madurai tourist places like the Meenakshi Temple and Thirumalai Nayak Mahal are unique highlights that make the list of top places to see in Madurai. Best tourist places to visit in Madurai, Things to do in & around Madurai, Tamilnadu - Explore top sightseeing attractions in Madurai like Waterfalls, Lakes, Heritage & Pilgrimage sites along with popular activities like Trekking, Wildlife Safari, Boating & Camping.
