Madurai has a rich heritage is located on the banks of the Vaigai river.The jasmine flower plantation is very well known here.This city stands as the third largest one in the Tamil Nadu State. This city is also termed as "Thoonganagaram" in language of Tamil which stands for Sleepless City. Madurai is one of the India's most ancient cities with a history dating back to the 6th century B.C. It was the capital of the Pandyan empire till the 14th century A.D. Madurai is a thriving commercial centre,well known for its handloom industry and textile mills. The Rajagopuram of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, the Pudhu Mandapam and the Thirumalai Nayakar Palace are some of the living monuments to his artistic fervor.
Major tourist attractions:-
1.Meenakshi temple 2.Thirumalainayaka Palace, 3.Gandhi Museum, 4.Alagarkoil and Tiruparankundram