Pondicherry is a city that has an impressive architectural heritage, with both French-style buildings and Tamil. The design of the city determines two distinct locations: the French Quarter to the east of the canal that divides the city, while the neighborhood Tamil is essentially on the western side.
Small and relaxed Pondicherry is an ideal city to explore on foot. Some of the best buildings are occupied by the ashramites, fans Aurobindo Ashram, An official and professor who were educated at King's College in England and played a prominent role during the revolutionary period and the struggles for independence. In 1910 he settled in Pondicherry and devoted himself entirely too spiritual life, developing a new method called the Integral Yoga, The Sri Ashram plays a role in the social, economic and spiritual Pondicherry.
French Quarter buildings are the legacy of history France in India; Us about the style of French life in distant lands and rivalry among European powers that had colonies in the region.
The buildings are typical of the French Quarter, with its ornate arches, doorways, courtyards with colorful bougainvillea and soft lemon and peach colors. For example, Hotel Vile, Which was the town hall during the French administration and is currently Palacio Municipal de Pondicherry. Other interesting buildings in this section are War Memorial French's statue Gandhi, the largest and most popular political leader in India, Toy Museum, Former Faro Built in 1836, a monument to Nehru The Romain Rolland Library and Museum, beautiful building that houses an interesting collection of colonial style furniture.
The district Tamil is characterized by its tile roof buildings next to each other, but new buildings have been acquiring a French air to reach a synthesis, which is ex-Tamil identity, which is complemented by the restoration of old buildings Tamil architecture.
Thus, we see the ancient temple Easwaran Koil, Also called the Vedapureeswar Koil, Just 50 meters from the temple Varadharaja, Which became the nucleus around which the city evolved. Also the houses in the street Easwaran Koil, with its wall to wall construction, all homes have a "Thalvaram" or veranda and "Thinnai" which is a semi-private space to receive visitors and pilgrims, and its most distinctive feature, the central patio.