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Situated on the Marina beach road in the area, which housed
the coastal belfry and was formerly called "Cupids Bow", the
Victory War Memorial honours those who have laid down their lives for
their country in the World Wars.
It was constructed to commemorate the victory of the allied armies during
World War I (1914-1918) and later became the victory war memorial for the
World War II (1939-1945) in the memory of those from Chennai presidency
who lost their lives serving the nation.
Chennai salutes all
those patriots who laid down their lives for their country with the
Victoria War Memorial.
Air: Chennai
has an airport with both domestic and international terminals. Regular
flights connect Chennai with the major cities within the country and also
with countries like USA, Singapore, U.K, etc.
Rail: Chennai
is well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and
beyond the state.
Road: State transport buses and private buses connect
Chennai with the
major towns and cities within the country. For local transportation local
trains, city buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are available.
Being the capital city of the state, Chennai is well equipped with various kinds of accommodation options, varying from economic class to luxurious ones.