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Delhi - The Beauty of the ChaosDelhi has not always been the capital of India, but it has always played a key role in India's history due to its location on the way to the West to South-East Asia. The capital of one of the largest countries in the world has a fascinating history, but a population of almost 17 million suffer from high levels of pollution and poverty. Attractions in Delhi are not immediately noticeable. Even the resident...
Delhi - The Beauty of the Chaos - The Best Cities to Visit in India
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Agra - An Architectural Marvel of IndiaIn the epic poem by the English writer John Milton " Paradise Lost", Agra describes the life of Adam. The protagonist saw the great city of Mughal Agra, which struck him as one of the wonders of God's creation. It is unlikely that this view was an exaggeration: in the 17th century the city was more than Constantinople, London and Paris seemed to be dwarfed by the large population of Agra. A number of magnificent palaces and "fragrant gardens with s...
Agra - An Architectural Marvel of India - The Best Cities to Visit in India
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The Secretariat Building, New DelhiNew Delhi is part of the capital of India, the city of Delhi. The main government offices are located on its territory. Initially, the area of New Delhi was built for the administration of the British colony, which suffered from its residence in Calcutta. New Delhi is the imperial city, which covers an area riddled with long tree-lined boulevards. In designing this part of the city participated the Society of London Architects under ...
The Secretariat Building, New Delhi - The Best Parliament Houses in the World
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Qutb MinarQutb Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world. The tower's height reaches 72.5 meters, and there are 379 steps on the top of the structure. The Qutb minaret is located in Delhi, India. The tower is considered a World Heritage site and is protected by UNESCO. The construction of the tower was started by the first Muslim ruler of India Qutbuddin Aibak. He was impressed by the Afghanista...
Qutb Minar - The Most Famous Towers in the World
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New DelhiDescription New Delhi is not only the capital of India, but in conjunction with the old district of Delhi it is one of the largest cities in the world with a wide variety of attractions. The city is rich in temples of different religion. The temples are located very close to each other, creating sometimes a unique contrast. This city is compared to the mausoleum, ...
New Delhi - The best capital cities in the world
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DelhiAbout Delhi Delhi is the capital of India and the third largest city in the world. The city is situated in the North Central part of India and lies on the west bank of Yamuna River. The river has witnessed the fame and the glorious history of the 3000 years old Delhi. It is the symbol of old and new India. Even if the stones whisper of the city long life here, the air that the people br...
Delhi - The best cities to visit in the world
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Jama MasjidJama Masjid is a famous mosque in Delhi that was built in 1656 by Shajahan. This structure features a mughal style and is the country’s largest mosque. The mosque comprises two minarets and three domes where thousand of muslims offer prayers. The structure is surrounded by several shops which offer a variety of things to the visitors. It is built from red sandstone and combines the hindu and muslim style in the architecture. The structure is...
Jama Masjid - The best places to visit in New Dehli, India
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Red FortRed Fort is a very famous palace in the world for its structure and unique design. Is named Red Fort because it is built of red stones and the history of India is related with this fort. Belongs to Delhi since was announced that India is a free country and the colonial rule doesn’t exist anymore. The Red Fort marks the end of the 3 century of Mughal rule. The Mughal King when came to Dehli started the foundation of the fort in 1639 and took ...
Red Fort - The best places to visit in New Dehli, India
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Qutub MinarQutub Minar is the tallest and well known towers in the world and one more structure of Mughal Architecture. This grand structure was built in the 13th century , made from red stone which has 72.5 metres high. It was buil by the founder of Slave Dynasty , and he designed this tower only from red brick and sandstone that makes it an exclusive example of indo-islamic afghan architecture. Qutub Minar is surrounded by a green garden that makes this place th...
Qutub Minar - The best places to visit in New Dehli, India
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The Bahai TempleThe Bahai Temple is situated in the very heart of New Delhi. This spectacular masterpiece is considered an architectural wonder . It is also named “Lotus Temple “because is built in the shape of a lotus, the lotus flower being the symbol of India. It took almost 10 years to build this unique piece of art and it was opened to visitors in December 1986. It appears as half opened lotus flower made from sand,dolomite and marble. This...
The Bahai Temple - The best places to visit in New Dehli, India
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India GateIndia Gate is a very important monument in the city and was built to commemorate more than 80,000 of indian solders who died in the First World War. The monument appears as a huge 42 metres arch hand that was designed by the architector Edwin Lutyens. This arch is made from red stone and has inscripted the name”India „on its both sides. The hole arch stands on a base of red stone . This gate is a well know...
India Gate - The best places to visit in New Dehli, India
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Humayun's TombHumayun’s Tomb is the first example of mughal architecture inspired from the Persian style. This tomb was built due to the order of Humayun’s widow, Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. It took over 8 years to see it like it appers today, and is made from red sandstone and the black and white marble is used only in the borders. This tomb reperesents the earliest specimen of a garden tomb with causeways and a lot of channels. It situated in a classical...
Humayun's Tomb - The best places to visit in New Dehli, India
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Qutab Minar in DelhiThe superb buildings in this complex dates back to the establishment of Muslim rule in India first. Qutb Minar is a high tower erected to celebrate the victory of 1193, after defeating the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi. The tower has five distinct rooms, each with a balcony where you will find candles like in fairy tales. The mosque's courtyard is a tower that is said if you can not include the arms back to his stall, you will not fulfill the desire. Today, the pillar is surrounded ...
Qutab Minar in Delhi - The best places to visit in India
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Red Fort in DelhiLal Qila is one of the main attractions of the city Delhi. A beautiful red stone fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan. Completed in 1648, tracks the passage of time has left the building - the rooms have been stripped of objects long ago, marble ornaments are missing and some buildings were banned. However, the size of the monument continues to be impressive, and the gardens are tidy and are green even in winter. Among the main buildings are: chatting Chow (Covered Bazaar), Diwan-i-Am...
Red Fort in Delhi - The best places to visit in India
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Delhi in IndiaOvercrowded, chaotic and aggressive, Delhi is the pulsing heart of Indian life. From the crowded streets in Old Delhi, with an unruly traffic violation of any rule of markings, the wide boulevards and lush gardens in New Delhi, capital of India is an overwhelming mixture of images and sounds. The streets are often left unfinished, always pay attention to holes covered channel, and not like any other neighborhood. Although not recommended accommodation ...
Delhi in India - The cities with the highest cultural impact
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Museum of Toilets in New Delhi, IndiaHave you ever wondered what it looks like toilets in 2500 BC? If so, you will find your answer here. Indian toilet museum was founded by an American supplier of such equipment, Charles Manoog, in 1979. Most lavatories in the museum are from the early nineteenth century. There are even toilet paper since 1800!...
Museum of Toilets in New Delhi, India - The strangest museums in the world
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