Kanchipuram is very popular because of its temples. There are thousand numbers of temples present in this district. Because of this reason Kanchipuram is also known as temple city. These temples reflect the glorious traditions of South India as well. The heritage of Kancheepuram district can be well explained by the temples.

Some of the important temples can be described as follows:
Sri Ekambareswara Temple:
This Ekambareswara temple is the most famous Siva temple at Kanchi. The dimensions of this temple are reflected in its 20-acre spread and its tall south Gopuram, which soars to a height of 58.5m. This covers a huge area, which gives an impression of serenity in the mind of the devotees.

Sri Kailasanathar Temple is another important temple that is present in this district. Sri Vardaraja Perumal Temple:
This temple is the centre of attraction in Vishnu Kanchi. This is the temple of varadarajaswamy. It is situated on the top of Hastigiri or Elephant Hill. All knows it that the Vijayanagar kings constructed this temple. The whole temple covers an area of about 23 acres. The sculptural beauty of the pillars is amazing to look at. Ornamental rings carved out of single stone at the Four Corners of the mandapam in the form of a chain are a delightful spectacle. Many tourist com eto see its beauty everyday.

Sri Kamakshiamman Temple:
The district Kanchipuram is regarded as a sacred place as one of the three Sakti peethas of India is present in this city. Kamakshi is said to be the Supergoddess, Parasakti, having Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati as her eyes. She blesses all that dedicate themselves to her. The holy place of the temple faces southeast in the centre of Gayatri Mandapam. The tradition says that there was a delightful grove of Champaka trees around the main temple. Presently it is known as Gayatri Mandapam.

Sri Ulagalandar Temple:
This vaishnava Temple was built in Chola period. The main deity of this temple is 35 feet high and 24 feet wide posing with one foot on earth and the other on the sky. This form is called Trivikrama. This temple is one of the 108 Divya Desam`s of Lord Vishnu. This temple is well visited by the tourists.

Sri Vaikuntha Perumal Temple:
In the seventh century AD, the Pallava ruler builds this temple. This is known as Nandivarman. Sri Vaikunda Perumal temple is famous for its architecture. The Lord is in the sitting posture. The Goddess is known as Sri Vaikunthavalli Tayar. It has great sculptures and inscription, which speak of its history. This also tells the history of the city itself. Its inner walls are decorated with lion shaped pillars. The whole temple is very beautiful and worth as a tourist`s place.

Sri Kacchapaeswarar Temple:
In Pallava Dynasty Kacchapa Eswarar temple was built. In this temple, Siva appears as being worshipped by Vishnu in the form of turtle or kurmemerali. "Kacchapam" is a Sanskrit word for "Turtle". Hence the name comes "Kacchapa Eswarar Temple". This is also worth to visit and offer puja to Lord Vishnu.

Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal Temple:
This temple has mythological connection. This temple of Vijayaraghava Perumal is one of the 108 Divyadesams where Lord Rama is said to have performed the funeral rites for Jatayu. Jayatu was the giant bird that valiantly fought to prevent Ravana from abducting Sita, the wife of Lord Rama to Lanka. People from all over the country come and visit the place as well.

Jain Temples at Tirupparuthikkundram:
Kanchipuram is an important landmark in the history of the Jains. Many of the Pallava kings belonged to Jainism. The temples of the Jaina Tirthankaras were built in the Ninth Century A.D. The temples contain several fresco paintings and a grand image of Bhagwan Mahaveer. This is a very sacred place for the Jains.

Sri Subramaniya Swami Temple:
Subramaniya swami temple was built around 1915. Hindus visit this place as mandatory on a pilgrimage trip. This is very famous among the devotees. It gains its significance due to its location. The way this temple is located in the city is a rare phenomenon mentioned in Hindu scriptures. It is called the "Soma Skandha" Posture. This temple is very famous and well visited by the tourists.