The Kattabomman Memorial Fort was built by the Tamil Nadu Government in memory of the Freedom fighter Veerapandiya Kattabomma Karuthayya Nayakkar (also known as Kattabomman). He waged a war against the British in Tamil Nadu and died in the fight. The fort is a few kms off the city but is frequented by tourists who come to this region. It is beautifully made and well maintained.