Nearby Tourist Attractions of the Taj Mahal

Nearby Tourist Attractions of the Taj Mahal are of significant importance in the history of Agra and ancient India. Some of the important places of visit near Taj Mahal are as follows:

• Agra Fort: Agra Fort is a famous landmark in Agra. Emperor Akbar began the construction of this massive fort in 1565. The great Agra Fort is made of red sandstone and is situated on the banks of River Yamuna. The fort got completed in 1571. The Agra Fort offers an insight to the magnificence of the Mughals and their architecture. The most noteworthy building inside the Agra Fort is the Jahangiri Mahal or the Jahangir's Palace. Other important parts of the fort are Khas Mahal, Angoori Bagh (Grape garden), Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), Musamman Burj (an octagonal tower), Diwan-I-khas (Hall of Private audience, the grand courtyard of Machchi Bhawan, Diwan-I-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), and the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque).
• Akbar's Tomb: Akbar's Tomb is located in the charming little town of Sikandra. Sikandra lies at a distance of 4 km from Agra. The Akbar’s tomb carries the distinguishing flavor of the well-ventilated tiered pavilions of the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Akbar had a great taste in art and architecture. This is evident in the numerous buildings built by him within the precincts of the great Agra Fort. Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra is one of the most beautiful of all Mughal buildings.
• Fatehpur Sikri: Fatehpur Sikri is situated 40 km away from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar between 1571 and 1584. Fatehpur Sikri symbolizes the grandeur of the Mughals. Fatehpur Sikri is a must-see during your visit to Agra. There are a number of buildings within the Fatehpur Sikri complex. Each of the small palaces in Fatehpur Sikri has a specific purpose. Diwan-I-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-I-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Panch Mahal (five-tiered palace), Anup Talao, Jodha Bai's Palace, Mariam's Palace or Sunehra Makan (golden house), Palace of Birbal (one of Akbar's minister notable for his witticisms), Jami Masjid (mosque) and the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti are some of the things to see in Fatehpur Sikri.
• Itmud-Ud-Daulah Tomb: Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb in Agra is an extremely metaphorical construction. It is considered as an impending antecedent of the Taj Mahal as far as elaborate carvings and inlay work are concerned. Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb is the first tomb in the whole of India built entirely in white marble. The tomb is famous for the glorious pietra dura (stone inlay) decoration The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah in Agra is a must-visit for tourists.
• Vrindavan: Vrindavan is an exciting escape from the city of the Taj Mahal, Vrindavan lies at a distance of only 67 km from Agra. Vrindavan is situated in Uttar Pradesh and houses about 4,000 temples. It is a sacred destination of the Hindus and honored for of its association with the life of Lord Krishna.

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Tourist Attractions in Uttar Pradesh
Tourist Attractions in Agra
Monuments in Agra
Taj Mahal	Agra Fort
Chini ka Rauza	Buland Darwaza
Tomb of Itimad Ud Daulah	Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra
Fatehpur Sikri
Museums in Agra
The Taj Mahal Museum	Spiritual Museum
Gardens in Agra
Mehtab Bagh	Shah Jahan Park
Dayal Bagh Gardens	Rambagh Gardens
Taj Mahal Garden
Holy Places in Agra
Jama Masjid	Moti Masjid
Mangleshwar Temple	Bageshwarnath Temple
Guru Ka Taal
Shopping in Agra
Bazaars in Agra