Sivaganga Tank lies beyond the northwest compound of the Brahadeeswarar Temple. Large walls surround it and the tank is known for it is sweet tasting water.
Rajagopala beerangi or Cannon is placed at the Eastern gate of the Fort. The place is called 'Beerangi Medu'. It is an amazing size and its quality speaks of the metallurgical knowledge of people of Thanjavur at that time. Danish technical skill has been used while making of the beerangi. This cannon was used in 1650 during the Nayak period. At the top of the east kothalam. And it is biggest in India.
Timings: 10.00 a.m.to 6.00 p.m. There is no holiday.
Tholkappiyar Sadukkam During the 8th the World Tamil Conference, this Sadukkam or square was built. One can have a panoramic view of Thanjavur town from the tower.
Timings: 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Admission Free.
Tamil University The univeristy located here, was established in 1981,and is engaged in research and advanced study in Tamil. It is devoted to the cause of Tamil literature and language. It contain many advanced studies in Tamil like Literature, Grammar, Linguistics, Religion, Philosophy, Manuscriptology, History, Epigraphy, Sociology, Folklore, Anthroplogy, Arts, Sculpture, Music, Drama, Legal Studies, Administration, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Science, Encyclopedia and Adult Education. Phone227434, 227417.
Punnai Nallur Marriamman Temple (6 kms) This temple dedicated to Goddess Marimman and was built by the Maratha ruler Tuljaji in 1677 A.D. It is 6 kms cast of Thanjavur.
Thirukandiyur (10 kms) Here there are temples of Brahmasirekandeswarar and of Harshavimochana Perumal. It is one of the Attaveeratangal.
 Thiruvaiyaru (13 kms) Situated on the banks of the cauvery Thiruvaiyaru has an old Shiva temple dedicated to panchanatheswar. Though pilgrims flock to this temple throughout the year. Thiruvaiyaru is more renowned for its anociation with saint Thyagaraja, who along with Muthuswamy Diskshitar and Shyama Sastri, Comprises the trinity of Carnatic Music. Near Shiva Temple is the one - roomed have where Thyagaraja composed some of this greatest works. On the banks of the river is the samadhi of the saint and it is here that the greatest music festival in the country takes place annually. The Thyagaraja Aaradhana festival is held in Janvary when most of the leading exponents of carnatic music come to perform and are watched by thousands of ardent fams of classical music.
Grant Anicut (48 kms)Known as a marvel in engineering, this ancient Dam is made of a solid mass of rough stone and clay, and it stretches across the River Cauvery in a serpentine fashion. It is a fine picnic spot for tourists and others.
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