George Town with Ashmitha Athreya

George Town is a busy commercial zone dotted with colonial-era buildings like the 17th-century Fort St. George, which is the seat of the state government. Other architectural landmarks include the 18th-century Armenian Church, known for its belfry and 6 huge bells, and the imposing Indo-Saracenic Madras High Court building. Mint Street’s North Indian food stalls sell sweets and snacks.