The Cities of Tamil Nadu, rinsed by the waters of the Bay of Bengal, are embellished with numerous Hindu temples of the Dravidian era. The temples are of a distinctive style each having a towering Gopuram. The Cities of Tamil Nadu has a rich culture interspersed with Bharatanatyam, Tanjore painting, and Tamil architecture. The inhabitants of the cities mostly speak Tamil.
Being a one time crucial trading spot of the British east India Company, the cities were also included under the Madras Presidency during the British era. The important tourist attractions are Kanyakumari (the southern most tip of peninsular India, famous for its unique and beautiful sunrise), Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar statue and other naturally beautiful landscapes.
