Ziegenbalg House

the Danish-Halle Mission in Tranquebar (founded in 1706) and which is still alive today. The encounters between the Halle missionaries and Tamil society in South India created a common heritage, which, in addition to some architectural testimonies in South India, has been handed down through extensive written and also figurative sources.

Ziegenbalg ( 1682 - 1719 ) was a multifaceted towering personality who has left a deep mark in the history of the region. The printing press is undoubtedly the best and most enduring legacy he left in India .( The Press is the poster for his bungalow) It is wonderful that his house is being maintained as an excellent museum and memorial to him . A must visit for all history enthusiasts.

A place with a lot of historical evidence and some great preservation of the first print machine which was invested to print the holy Bible.
People with interest on history would definately like that.
They cost some where around ₹100 for 10 people group. But if it's an individual, it costs ₹20 per head.
They have some great people who are really eager to explain and demonstrate how the old print machine works.
They have some collection of dress and books in the 1st floor.
Overall it might excite someone who are inclined to history.

Nice place to visit and learn how our missionaries have contributed to our country and explore old printing items and danish people used items

Praise the Lord to give me an opportunity to visit the place of Rev. Ziegenbalg who was the man translated & printed Tamil Bible during 17th century. Because of this we are chosen by the Lord. Our entire society also improved.

Good place to see ziegenbalg house which is built 350 years before by himself...

Very grateful for ziegenbalg for spreading the gospel of the lord... excellent cultural site....a must visit

This place history Bible printing and India first printing press and many old church in tharagambadi

First printing machine in india... First book in holy bible...

Great missionary he was! Thank God he spared him for India. He did a great job in the soil, India. Happy to see that the memorial is maintained in spite of different odds! Please help them!

Amazing experience with the very old historical place in Tharangambadi. This place has the oldest school for boys and girls. Also has the oldest printing press. The collection in museum is very rare and unique. The staff and the person Vinoth is knowledgeable and supportive. Thanks a lot

Halaluya the first print of book in india tamil holy bible

Zeigenbalg house is surrounded by the residential school he started to educate local community in 1708. The house is restored to its full glory and has been converted to a museum. The museum employs friendly staff. The most courteous curator took us around the museum and explained the exhibits. Otherwise also the posters are readable and provides a good insight into developments at Tharangambadi - the then Tranquebar - during Zeigenbalg's life. The museum also host a replica of the printing press which Zeigenbalg had imported from London. All in all a visit to this place provides a good learning experience for those who are interested in India's history.

Was a good experience. Thanks to the sister who patiently explained the history to my kids. A must see place.

Nice tranquebar historical place

Wonderful historical place. Truth never dies.

The place is amazing. People should honor the forerunners. Read what he has done.

Very nice

Bcz this is first missionary who came in tamilnadu.that person home

This place now houses the zeigenbalg museum.