Agra
is an ancient Indian city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and is
world renowned for possessing some of the most magnificent monuments
like the Taj, Agra Fort, etc. As a result, it receives tourists from the
four corners of the world the year round. Be ready to be greeted by a
kaleidoscope of images, colors and sounds as you traverse through its
lanes. Read below to learn what all Agra has to offer its guests in the
tourist attractions category. Taj Mahal
Viewing Taj Mahal is the primary aim of almost all tourists coming to the city of Agra. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a symbol of love for his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj in Agra is among the Seven Wonders of the World. Constructed out of dazzling white marble, the Taj Mahal has unparalleled harmonious structure and pristine beauty. Within, it embodies the tomb of the emperor and his queen beside one another. It's undoubtedly the most famous of all tourist attractions in the city of Agra.
Agra Fort
Constructed out of red sandstone, the Agra Fort at Agra city is the most important fort of India. This is because great Mughal Emperors like Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jehan and Aurangzeb have lived in it and the entire country was governed from here. There are many famous sub-sections with this Agra Fort like Jahangiri Mahal, Jodhabai Mahal, Anguri Bagh, Khass Mahal, Golden Pavilion, Sheesh Mahal, Musamman Burj, Diwan-i-Khas and Hamam-i-Shahi. So do see this famous tourist attraction when in Agra city.
Sikandra
Around 10 km from the heart of the Agra city lie the mausoleum of Akbar. A harmonious amalgamation of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain style of architecture, the construction of mausoleum of Akbar or Akbar's tomb was initiated by the Emperor himself, but modified later by his son Jehangir. It's an eye-catching structure built in red sandstone with amazing inlay work of marble and has three-storey-minarets on it's four corners like the Taj.
Itmad Ud Daulah
Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb is a Mughal mausoleum located in the city of Agra in the Uttar Pradesh state. It is many-a-times been described as a 'jewel box' and sometimes even as the Baby Taj. The construction of the Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah was specially ordered by Nur Jahan, the wife of Emperor Jehangir for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, who had been honored the title of Itimâd-ud-Daulâ meaning the pillar of the state. The tomb is situated on the bank of river Yamuna. Do visit this famous tourist attraction in Agra city of India.
Fatehpur Sikri
Located on outskirts of the Agra city, Fatehpur Sikri is a popular tourist attraction that once served as Emperor Akbar's capital. Within, there are many famous structures like the Jodha Bai Mahal, Mariyam Mahal, Birbal Mahal and Diwan-e-Khas. The tomb of Saint Salim Chisti at Fatehpur Sikri is deemed as the finest edifice here. Equally popular is the Buland Darwaza, a commanding gateway 54 m in height. It was set up in 1602 AD to commemorate Akbar's victory over Deccan and is the highest and grandest gateway of India.