Local favourite heritage site · Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Cannon

Cannon is a heritage site in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is about 0 km by road from Chennai, and Queenship Mary Church (1 km) is the must-see nearby.

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Cannon: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this heritage site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Cannon

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Cannon: timings and tips

Typical hours: Protected monuments are generally open from sunrise to sunset. Most charge a small entry fee (higher for foreign visitors) and a few close one day a week. These are typical for forts & heritage in India; hours for this heritage site are not listed yet. If you know them, post an update.

  • Go early: the light is softer and it is cooler on the ramparts.
  • Wear shoes with grip for steps and uneven stone.
  • Carry water; there may be no shops inside.

How to reach Cannon — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 13.08126, 80.27137. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Cannon?

October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the timings of Cannon?

Hours for Cannon are not published here. Typical for forts & heritage in India: Protected monuments are generally open from sunrise to sunset. Most charge a small entry fee (higher for foreign visitors) and a few close one day a week. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.

How far is Cannon from Chennai?

Cannon is about 0 km by road from Chennai (0 km straight line), 138 km from Tirupati and 156 km from Vellore. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Cannon?

Nearby: Queenship Mary Church (church, 1 km), Zion Church (church, 1 km), St. Andrew's Church (church, 1 km), Fort St. George Museum (museum, 2 km), Victory War Memorial (fort, 2 km), Bharat Insurance Building (fort, 2 km).