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    10 PLACES

    TO VISIT IN
    DELHI
    SANIA AFSAR
    RED FORT

    The Red Fort is an epitome of the Mughal era in


    India and is the face of tourist attractions in
    Delhi. Built in 1638, it is an outstanding marvel of
    Mughal architecture made of red sandstone.
    Within its magnanimous walls, the chhata bazaar
    and every evening sound and light show are
    special attractions. If you are interested in the
    history of Red Fort, you will be thrilled to know
    that the Fort was built when Mughal Emperor,
    Shah Jahan shifted his capital to Delhi. In 2007,
    this Fort has declared a UNESCO World Heritage.
    INDIA GATE

    India Gate is one monument that defines Delhi or


    India for that matter. It was built in 1931 as a
    memorial for martyrs of World War I and war in
    Afghanistan. At Rajpath, the structure looks
    amazing in evening lights. The gardens that line
    the structure are a must visit among the
    sightseeing places in Delhi. If you are in Delhi on
    the Republic Day, you must visit India Gate Parade
    which is really a prestigious and the most
    ceremonious event of India. Lots of international
    guests, national leaders are present on the
    occasion and pay tribute to the freedom fighters
    & great leaders of the country.
    QUTUB MINAR

    Among the other places to visit in Delhi, Qutub


    Minar stands tall with its 73 meter tall brick
    minaret. Built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak, the
    structure has five stories abundant with chiseled
    carvings and scriptures. Qutub Minar is the part
    of the Qutub Complex and it has been declared as
    the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This red stone
    tower is a heritage site of India is an amazing
    example of the beautiful Iranian architecture
    along with Parso-Arabic and Nagari details.
    JANTAR MANTAR

    Constructed in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh


    of Jaipur, Jantar Mantar is an astronomical
    observatory. Fascinating for their ingenuity, the
    instruments at Jantar Mantar can no longer be used
    accurately because of the tall buildings around.
    However, a visit to admire the science of Indian
    astronomy makes it one of the most visited tourist
    attractions in Delhi. The principal instruments of
    the observatory are the Samrat Yantra, Jai Prakash,
    the Ram Yantra, and the Misra Yantra. There is also
    a temple of Bhairava, located near the building. It
    was also built by Maharaja Jai Singh II.
    HUMAYUN’S TOMB

    A world heritage site under UNESCO, Humayun’s


    Tomb was built in 1570 by Humayun’s wife Haji
    Begum. It is unarguably one of the most amazing
    works of Mughal Architecture to which Taj Mahal
    owes its design. Not only the grave of the Mughal
    Emperor, Humayun, but this tomb also secures
    the graves of Bega Begum, Dara Shikoh, Hamida
    Begum, along with other significant members of
    the Mughals. The tomb is made of red sandstone
    and white marbles and it looks serene and
    beautiful even after so many years.
    LOTUS TEMPLE

    Famously known as the Lotus temple in the list of


    famous tourist places in Delhi, Lotus in the Bahai
    Temple symbolizes four religions namely
    Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Islam. This
    temple belongs to the Bahai faith which
    proclaims that all people and religions are
    united. Worshippers of every religion are
    welcome here. You will find nine doors of this
    temple which allows 2500 visitors at the same
    time. For mesmerizing architecture, this
    building has achieved several awards and
    rewards.
    JAMA MASJID

    Among the other tourist attractions in Delhi is


    the largest mosque in India–Jama Masjid. It can
    hold 25000 devotees at a time. It was Shah
    Jahan’s first architectural marvel. The mosque
    has four towers and the southern tower gives a
    stunning view of the city. You’ve to be dressed
    appropriately to enter the mosque. If not, rent
    an attire provided by the mosque authority.
    RASHTRAPATI BHAWAN

    Located on the western end of


    the Rajpath in New Delhi, the Rashtrapati
    Bhavan is the official residence of the President
    of India. It was originally built with the intent of
    serving as the Viceroy's House. With its 340 rooms
    in the main building covering 5 acres on an
    estate of 330 acres, it is one of the largest
    residences of any head of the state in the world.
    The construction saw completion in the year
    1929 and now stands today as a magnificent
    symbol of all that India is.
    LODHI GARDENS

    Lodhi Gardens provides a serene retreat from


    city life, and is the place to come if you're
    feeling tired and worn out. The vast Gardens
    were built by the British in 1936 around the
    tombs of 15th and 16th century rulers. Joggers,
    yoga practitioners, and young couples all enjoy
    this park. Located near Khan Market, Lodhi
    Gardens is spread around 90 acres and the
    entire year is a heritage site. You will get to see
    lots of historical monuments, like the tomb of
    Sikandar Lodi and Mohammed Shah.
    RAJ GHAT

    Gandhi Smriti shows you the exact location


    where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated. The
    room is exactly how Gandhiji left it and that’s
    where he built his abode for 144 days until his
    time of death. The room where he slept and the
    prayer ground is open to the public. It also has a
    display of paintings, sculptures, etc. On the
    other side of the road is Raj Ghat. Overall you
    can pay your respects to Gandhiji and for the
    work he did for India.

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