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1 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 - Agra Taj Mahal Walking Tour Agra is most known for containing one of the seven wonders of the modern world - the Taj Mahal. This finest example of Mughal architecture attracts thousands of tourists and visitors, who admire its magnificence and beauty. Take the following tour to see the marvelous attractions in the Taj area! Guide Location: India» Agra # of Attractions: 5 Tour Duration: 1 hour(s) Travel Distance: 0.7 km Please note: This walk is also featured in the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" downloadable on itunes App Store and Google Play. The app provides turn-by-turn GPS navigation to guide you from one tour sight to the next, so you will never be lost. The apps offer additional walking tours in Agra. Check them out! GPSmyCity offers self-guided walking tours in over 1,000 city around the world. Please visit for more walking tour offers. List of attractions included in this self-guided walking tour: A) The Great Gate B) Museum Taj Mahal C) Taj Mahal Mosque D) Taj Mahal E) Jawab Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 -

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Originally built of marble, the gate features vaulted ceilings and walls in geometric designs, decorations with floral motifs, and wonderful archways, which mirror the shape of the tomb's archways.

" Address: Tadj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Varun Shiv Kapur. Sight description based on Wikipedia.

4 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 - A) The Great Gate The Great gate is the main gateway (darwaza) to the Taj Mahal Complex and represents a gorgeous monumental structure of early Mughal architecture. Originally built of marble, the gate features vaulted ceilings and walls in geometric designs, decorations with floral motifs, and wonderful archways, which mirror the shape of the tomb's archways. The calligraphy on the Great Gate reads "O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with Him, and He at peace with you." Address: Tadj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Varun Shiv Kapur. Sight description based on Wikipedia. B) Museum Taj Mahal Museum Taj Mahal is also known as Jal Mahal and is situated within the Taj Mahal complex. Established in 1982, the museum features a main hall and three galleries, which display a variety of exhibits related to the construction of the Taj Mahal, including antiquities, Mughal miniature paintings, manuscripts, royal documents, examples of calligraphy, jade and porcelain objects, plans and drawings of the Taj Complex. Image Courtesy of Flickr and Dainis Matisons C) Taj Mahal Mosque (must see) Taj Mahal Mosque is located on the western side of the magnificent Taj Mahal. The mosque is made of beautiful red sandstone and consists of four fine octagonal towers and three graceful domes. Its ceilings and walls are beautifully decorated with wonderful calligraphy, inscriptions of passages from the Muslim Holy Scriptures, and the name of Allah. Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Dcastor Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 -

The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage." Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632.

5 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 - D) Taj Mahal (must see) The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra and was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage." Construction of the Taj Mahal began in The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tomb is the central focus of the entire complex of the Taj Mahal. This large, white marble structure stands on a square plinth and consists of a symmetrical building with an iwan topped by a large dome and finial. The Taj Mahal was constructed using materials from all over India and Asia and over 1,000 elephants were used to transport building materials. The Taj Mahal attracts between 2 million and 4 million visitors annually, including more than 200,000 from overseas. Opening hours: Saturday - Thursday: 6 am 7 pm. Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Thuresson. Sight description based on Wikipedia. E) Jawab Jawab is another red sandstone building, located on the the eastern side of the glorious Taj Mahal. It was built with the purpose of counterbalancing the mosque and maintaining the symmetry of the design of the Taj Mahal Complex. Jawab is decorated with beautiful flower designs and is used as a guesthouse. Image Courtesy of Flickr and Carlton Browne Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 -

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Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 - City Orientation Walk Agra, the former capital of India under the powerful Mughal emperors, today is perhaps India's most popular tourist destination, in large part