The name 'Thiruvananthapuram' means the abode of the sacred snake-god Ananthan, on whom Vishnu, the God of Preservation, is believed to be reclining. The old name Trivandrum is an anglicised form of the word, Thiruvananthapuram

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple where Lord Padmanabha, the presiding deity of the erstwhile Travancore Kingdom, reclines beningnly and magnificently on the coils of the Snake God, 'Ananthan'

Victoria Jubilee Town (VJT) Hall - Reminiscent of the British years

Museum Complex - A lonely piece of architecture houses this Museum collection. This buildings has a combination of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Built by 19th century British architect Chisholin, it has a unique natural air-conditioning system. A veritable treasure house for connoisseurs of art. An intriguingly eclectic collection of bronzes, historical ornaments, ivory carvings and chariots, is the pride of this place