Same Day Agra Tour - Attractions And Places to See

Article Written By: Raj Choudhary

Located at 204 km from Delhi, Agra is the single most famous tourist destination of India. The city was established in 1475 by Badal Singh. It is surrounded by various other places of historical significance. City of Agra stands on the river of Jamuna and it is famous for the other palaces that were mainly built in the Mughal era.

Attractions And Places to Visit:

Taj Mahal was constructed by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jehan, Taj has stood as the epitome of love. This extravagant monument of love is one of the most visited and most photographed places in the world. In the mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. It is said he built this monument in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is ethereal at any part of the day - blushing in the rosy glow of dawn or sunset , appearing like a pearly mirage in the moonlight or reflected in the pools of the garden.

Agra Red Fort was just one of the many large fortified residences that the emperor wanted to have at various strategic points of his empire. According to contemporary chroniclers like Abul Fazal the fort contained over five hundred buildings. But later on Akbar's descendants added new buildings, mainly in marble to the fort and demolished the old ones.

Fatehpur Sikri is located 37 kms from Agra is built a city mainly in Red Sandstone called Fatehpur Sikri. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar during 1571 and 1585. The city is a fine example of culmination of Mughal and Hindu architecture. Entrance to the mosque is through the Buland Darwaza that is 54m high. Any visitor to Agra must have a go at Fatehpur Sikri.

Agra is a shopper s paradise, there are plenty of shopping areas and shopping malls where one can buy the specialities of the place. The markets are bound to have replica of the Taj in marble being sold as decorative, gift item or as souvenirs. The local artisans are also good at making leather chappals (sandals), purses, bags, decorative items and many more such leather product which instantaneously attracts your attention.

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