It was earlier called as Madras and is the fourth largest city in India. Chennai was earlier a popular trading centre for spices and clothes for more than 2000 years. Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Despite the strong British influence, Chennai has retained its traditional Tamil Hindu culture and effectively blended it with the foreign influence. Compared to the metropolitan cities in India Chennai is less polluted and congested. The major places of attractions are Marina Beach, St.George Fort, Anna Zoological park, etc