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Guide Location: India » Agra
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 5.8 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 5.8 km
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Author: leticia
Agra was the capital of India under the powerful Mughal emperors. It is an awesome and popular travel destination. This magnificent Indian city is famous for its rich heritage, colossal historical background, and, of course, one of the seven wonders of the world, the fantastic Taj Mahal. Besides this fascinating monument, it has other marvelous examples of Mughal architecture. Take this tour to see the wonderful sights of Agra!
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Ram Bagh
The Ram Bagh (also famous as the Bagh-i-Gul Afshan) is the oldest Mughal Garden in India. This garden was laid by Babur, the first Mughal emperor, in 1528. The garden has gorgeous water courses, beautiful water cascades, striking fountains, and wonderful, colorful flowers.
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2) Chini-ka-Rauza
Chini-ka-Rauza represents a marvelous memorial, donated to Allama Afzel Khan Mullah Shukrullah of Shiraz, the Persian poet-scholar and Shah Jahan's Prime Minister. Dating back to 1635, this outstanding mausoleum features eight beautifully indented arches in the octagonal chamber, wonderful multi-colored glazed tiles, beautiful decoration, and a great Afghan-style bulbous dome.
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3) Itimad-ud-Daulah
Itmad-ud-Daulah also known as Baby Taj, is one of the most striking Mughal tombs, located on the left bank of the Yamuna river. This magnificent structure houses the tomb of Wazir Itmad-ud-Daulah and his wife. Built in the Islamic style between 1622 and 1625, this marvelous mausoleum is richly decorated with gorgeous mosaics and splendid inlaid semi-precious stones.
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4) Agra Fort
Agra Fort is a wonderful attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Being the most significant fort in India under the Mughals, it received a lot of great personalities such as ambassadors and dignitaries of various countries. Built between 1565 and 1571, this magnificent red structure includes wonderful towers, majestic bastions, splendid ramparts, and fine gateways.
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5) Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid (also known as Jami Masjid or "Friday Mosque") is one of the larger Indian mosques. This marvelous mosque was built in 1571 A.D., and is gracefully decorated with calligraphic inscriptions, fine geometric designs and beautiful, colored tiles.
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6) Kinari Bazaar
Kinari Bazaar is one of the most popular city markets, located to the northwest of Agra fort. This highly reputed market of Agra is the perfect place to find things for wedding ceremonies, including gorgeous bridal jewelry, wonderfully crafted gold and silver garlands, clothes for wedding ceremonies and other beautiful wedding accessories, no matter what the religion.
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