Agra has been known across the country as well as international countries for its unparallel historical structures, culture and heritage. Tourists from throughout the globe flock to this spectacular city for witnessing its unmatchable beauty and know its historical significance. Starting from the picturesque location to the major sites to visit in Agra, everything seems to enhance the elegance and glow of the city. Almost every architectural structure and monument has a historical event to speak about and showcase the mightiness of the Mughals. The government takes great care of these major sites to visit in Agra, for enticing the tourists to visit the city.
Among the innumerable locations, some of the major sites to visit in Agra can be listed as the majestic Taj Mahal, Agra Red Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb. Taj Mahal has been selected as one of the Seven Wonders of the World for its historical significance, scintillating beauty and unparallel architectural work. Tourists from all over the world visit Agra to view this historical monument of the city. Few minutes drive away is the red sandstones structure named The Agra Fort, which is located just at the bank of River Yamuna. Apart from the massive fort, the umpteen numbers of mosques and palaces housed in the fort makes it a must visit for the tourists.
Another significant monument of Agra is the Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb, which was built by Nur Jahan (Jahangir’s wife). This was built in commemoration of her father it took almost 6 complete years to finish this monument. You can also visit the other major sites of Agra, namely Jahangir’s Palace, Nagina Masjid, Chini-ka-Rauza, Moti Masjid, Jama Masjid and Khas Mahal. There are several other sanctuaries and tourist destinations which attract large number of tourists every year. Along with tourists, the local residents also take pleasure in visiting these tourist locations of Agra during weekends.
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