The Rock Fort Temple is the most prominent landmark of the city. The temple complex encloses three shrines, situated on top of an ancient rock. This temple has inscriptions dating back as early as the 3rd century B.C and some exquisitely carved rock sculptures.

The Sri Ranganatha swamy temple located at Sri Rangam, at a distance of 10 km from Trichy, is a perfect example of amazing Dravidian architectural splendor. This is one of the largest temples in India, and also a prominent place of Hindu pilgrimage. The temple is situated in the middle of the river Cauvery. This sprawling temple complex covers an area close to 156 acres. The “Raja gopuram” of the temple towers to a height of 236 feet and is the tallest gopuram in Asia.

The antediluvian grand dam in the city, known as “kallanai”, is believed to be the oldest man-made water regulating structure in the world. This massive dam is around 1080 feet in length and 60 feet in width. Built in the 1st century A.D by a Chola king, the dam is still in use.

The ancient Siva temple of Thiruvanaikkaval has a Siva lingam almost submerged in the water spouting from a spring inside the temple.

Sri Jambukeswara temple, located at a distance of 3 km from Sri Ranganatha swamy temple, is also a favored tourist attraction.

At a distance of 58 km from Trichy is Sittanavasal, an ancient Jain monastery inside a rock cave. The monastery has some amazing frescos of animals, dancing maidens and still life dating from the 7th and 9th centuries. There are also inscriptions dating from 9th and 10th centuries inside the monastery.

Trichy also has several churches, colleges, temples and other historic buildings to explore, making it truly a favored destination for domestic and international tourists.