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Places to See in Agra |
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Located on the banks of the Yamuna river, most of the attractions in Agra reverberates with the quaint historical charms. A city which breathes of a rich past of the Mughal bygone era, there are a myriad Places to See in Agra which is just as colorful as the city itself. Located close to the national capital of the country, Delhi, there is no dearth of flights to Agra and tourists can easily take the aid of tour operators in order to catch a glimpse of the city's rich history. Apart from the world renowned Taj Mahal which is also one of the coveted Seven Wonders of the World, there are a lot more places to visit during Agra Holidays, some of which which could include historic monuments and forts to even national parks.
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Places to See in Agra is not constricted to the Taj Mahal only, although this magnificent work of art deserves the highest accolades from tourists far and near. A world Heritage site, this Grand Mausoleum built of Sangri Marmar was completed in the year 1653 . Inscribed with precious stones like diamonds, amethysts and rubies, this is one of the immortal pieces of art. The Agra Fort is yet one of the fascinating Places to See in Agra which was built by Akbar in the year 1565. This awesome red sandstone fort renovated and converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time, also served as the domiciliary exile for the emperor in his last days. Notable buildings in the fort include the Pearl Mosque, the Diwan-e-Am and Diwan-e-Khas, Jehangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Musamman Burj.
Among the other popular Places to See in Agra are The Fatehpur Sikri, the noted citadel of Akbar era, Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb built by Nur jehan for her father who was the chief Minister of Emperor Jehangir, The Jama Masjid built by the emperor Shah Jehan for his eldest daughter Princess Jahanara, Chini Ka Rauza, Ram Bagh the oldest of the Mughal Gardens built by Babur, Soami Bagh Samadh, The Taj Museum, The Bharathpur Bird Sanctuary etc.
Browse through agra-and-hotels.com to get more information about enjoying a great trip to Agra.
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