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Brihadishvara Temple
Michelin Guide
Worth the trip
Religious monument
The Michelin Guide's review
The Brihadishvara Temple (11C) in Tanjore is a magnificent testament to the power and refinement of the Cholas and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An important example of Dravidian architecture, the temple boasts a 13-storey tower-sanctuary (vimana) which stands at a height of 60m.
Location
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