The structure is built with a blend of Byzantine architecture and Indo-Saracenic style. The strikingly colored domes with the perfect blend of brick red and white is eye catching for tourists. The state’s first Tamil Assembly was held in this building. During Queen Elizabeth’s visit to the Madras presidency, she was given a grand reception in this very monument.

The Senate house was used as a party hall by the British and also houses an underground level. This monument has been the site for the Senate meetings for over 125 years till 1965 after which the venue was shifted to another location. During the year 2010-11, after a duration of 45 years a senate meeting was once again held in this historical monument to retain its memory.

This monument is one among the major buildings that were built during the British reign and is an important hallmark of the colonial rule in India. This monument has been a witness to many great scholars and educationalists through its years. Even though it is not in use now, it has still managed to retain its former glory and past splendor throughout time.

Nearby places to visit:

Bharathiyar Illam, Fort St. George and the Marina beach.

Best time to visit :

October to March is the best time to visit the Senate house.

How to reach ?

By Air : The Chennai international airport is at a distance of 21 kilometers from the monument

By Train :The Chennai railway station is at a distance of 3 kilometers from the Senate house.

By Road :Chennai is well connected by the National and the state highways and transport is no difficulty.