Tourist Attractions in Agra - Places to Visit in Agra

Tourist Attraction in Agra

Agra is a prime tourist destination in India owing to being home to several world renowned historical monuments. Agra, a city on the banks of the Yamuna River, was the capital of the Mughal Empire between 1556 and 1658. It is located almost two hundred kilometers south of Delhi and its connections to the capital are good. Agra is the third largest city in the Uttar Pradesh region, and is part of the most popular tourist circuits, especially the so-called Golden Triangle (Agra-Delhi-Jaipur). The city receives millions of visitors every year, especially to visit the marble mausoleum - Taj Mahal, although it has many other interesting things. Though medieval era tombs, palaces and fort are prime tourist attractions in Agra but several activities and shows like ‘tonga’ ride, Kalakriti Mohabbat-e-Taj Show, Taj Mahotsav, Light & Sound Show at Agra Fort, heritage walk, artisans’ workshop etc attract visitors in large numbers.

There are several historical places to visit in Agra, such as, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Ram Bag, Sikandara, Baby Taj, Fatehpur Sikri etc. Undoubtedly, Taj Mahal is star attraction of India and attracts highest number of tourists. Built of Makrana white marble, Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in fond memory of her beloved wife Arjumand Bano Begaum, popularly known as Mumtaj Mahal. Read lot more about Taj Mahal, Architect of Taj Mahal, Best View of Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal Gateway View, Taj Mahal Impression, Taj Mahal-Floating Desert Mirage, Dome and Minarets of Taj Mahal, Design & Layout of Taj Mahal, Décor of Taj Mahal, The Taj Mahal Garden, Inside the Taj Mahal and When to Visit Taj Mahal. Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, shows evolutionary phases of Mughal rule in its architecture. Agra Fort was primarily built by the Rajput rulers. It was built of bricks but Akbar renovated and further fortified it with red sandstone. There are several buildings inside Agra Fort. In order to know about Agra Fort in detail, you can read History of Agra Fort, Agra Fort vs. Red Fort Delhi, Structure of Agra Fort, Palaces and Pavilions in Agra Fort, Anguri Bagh in Agra Fort, Diwan-i-Khas in Agra Fort, Diwan-i-Aam in Agra Fort, Musamman Burj in Agra Fort, Meena Bazaar in Agra Fort and Mosques in Agra Fort. Jama Masjid of Agra, situated in the middle of the old city, is an example of early Mughal architecture. Known also as Baby Taj, the Tomb of It-Mad-ud-Daulah is built in white marble and predates Taj Mahal. Chini ka Rauza is a tomb of one of the chief ministers of Shah Jahan, Alami Afzal Khan Shirazi. Alami Afzal Khan Shirazi built this tomb for himself with glazed tiles of 'Chini Mitti’. Aram Bagh, a persian 'Charbagh' style garden, was built by Babur, the founder of Mughal dynasty in India. Aram Bagh later in local parlance came to be popular as Ram Bagh. Tomb of Akbar at Sikandara is situated at the outskirts of Agra. Tomb of Akbar is a splendid showcase of architectural evolution of the Mughal with blend of Hindu architecture as well. Mariam was a Hindu queen of Akbar and mother of Jahangir. Mariam's Tomb, as she later got converted into Chritianity, at Sikandara is an evidence of early Mughal architecture. Fatehpur Sikri is also declared a world heritage site.

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