Agra in Uttar Pradesh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The land is loved by everyone, who stepped at least once into here and admires its beauty. Agra along with Delhi and Jaipur forms the Golden Triangle of tourism in India. If your chosen destination for this vacation is Agra, take a look at the top five places to visit in Agra that you should never miss.
Taj Mahal
Agra stands for Taj Mahal in almost every tourist’s mind. Taj Mahal, the brilliance of Mughal architecture is a white marble beauty constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal stands as a symbol of love and is one of the wonders of the world. The monument has been declared as World Heritage Site in the year 1983. A tour to Agra will only be treasured if you visit the astounding architecture wonder.
Agra Fort
You would remorse if you miscue Agra Fort during your visit to Agra. It is a 16th-century monument that stands out as another proof of the architectural intelligence of Mughals. The fort is situated near to the gardens of Taj Mahal and the ambiance is spectacularly perfect. History says that Shah Jahan was held as a prisoner by Aurangzeb, his son in this fort.
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstones is a perfect amalgam of Indian, Islamic and Persian architecture. The city was a tribute to Sufi Saint and was built by Akbar, the Mughal emperor in 1570. The courts were declared the city as World Heritage Site in the year 1986. The views and sites inside the city are unique and distinctive. The city possesses a 6-kilometer long wall on three sides and houses some of the city’s important buildings specifically Birbal’s House, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal and Jama Masjid.
Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is another brilliant Mughal style architecture in Agra that you should never miss while you go. The tomb was commissioned by Nur Jahan, for her father Mirza Beg who owned the title of ‘Itimad-ud-Daulah’, meaning pillar of the state. The sepulcher is also referred as the draft of Taj Mahal or often called as Baby Taj, due to the similarities in elements that make it identical to the Wonder of the World.Akbar’s Tomb
Akbar the Great was fascinated by building majestic monuments and one among them was his own beautifully carved tomb, made of red sandstone. It was a Turkic custom to build one’s own tomb and the Mughals absorbed the custom to their culture. Akbar’s Tomb is at Sikandra, where his last resting place is. Akbar’s son Jehangir finished the edifice of the tomb in 1613. It remains as a cultural monument spreading light to the heritage of an era.