Delhi, the capital of India, has many numbers of historical places with mosques, forts, and monuments. Travel Pleasing puts here top Delhi attractions and places to visit.
Red fort:
Red Fort in Delhi remindes of the Mughal emperors who ruled India. It was built by mugal emperor Shahjahan. Red fort walls covers over two kilometers were built from 1638 to 1648. Fort is one of the pieces of architecture decorated with Persian, European and Indian art forms. There are buildings also including the Hall of Public Audiences, the Drum House, the white marble all of Private Audiences, the Pearl Mosque, Palace of Color and the Royal Baths.
Jama Masjid:
Jama Masjid is one of the principal mosques of Delhi located in Old Delhi. Its courtyard can hold around 25000 people and is one of the largest mosques in India. The 5000 artisans worked to construct Jama Masjid from 1644 to 1648. There are two minarets of 40m height four angle towers and three great gateways.
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Qutub Minar:
The Qutub Minar with height of 72.5 meters and located in Delhi is the world’s tallest brick minaret. Delhi’s first Muslim ruler, Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1193 started the construction of Qutub Minar but it was completed by his successor and son-in-law Shamsu’d-din Iltutmish. Qutub Minar at Delhi is a 5 storied tower with unique design for each tower.
Bahai Temple (Lotus Temple):
Lotus Temple is located in the southern part of Delhi and is popular because of its flower-like shape. It was Designed by Iranian-Canadian architect Fariburz Sahba in 1986. The shape of temple wins the heart of many architech too. October to March is the best time to visit Lotus Temple.
Akshardham Temple:
Akshardham temple is famous for its piety and spirituality and is one of the most important religious sites in Delhi which was built by carving 6000 tons of pink sand stone. It has 234 pillars, 9 domes and 20 quadrangled shikhars-all and is also known for its architectural magnificence among the most important Delhi Monuments.
