Thanjavur is home to the famous granite-stone Brihadeeswara Temple, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Other places of interest are the Sarabhoji Maharajas Fort, Rajagopal Arsenal Tower, Sadar Mahal, Bell Tower, and Saraswathi Mahal Library with its rare collection of ancient books and manuscripts, and the Art gallery. One must visit the local markets for its wonderfully knitted handloom silk products
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