Popularly known as Tanjore, this important religious, art, and architecture center of Tamil Nadu is just 54 Kms from Trichy. Home to the Chola Kings, it boasts of many magnificent temples, palaces, museums and art galleries, bearing testament to the glorious times. Must visit places include- The Brahadeeswarar Temple, The Thanjavur Maratha palace, The Saraswathi Mahal Library, Schwartz Church, The Thanjavur Art Gallery, Nayak Durbar Hall Art Museum and Rajaraja Chola Museum amongst others. Thanjavur is also a good place to shop for Thanjavur Art Plates, handicrafts, hand-woven silk, bronze icons, intricately inlaid brass work and bejeweled paintings.