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Tourist attractions near India Gate
Situated at the eastern end of Rajpath in Central Delhi is the 42 m high stone arch of victory, renowned as the India Gate. This magnificent edifice was constructed in 1931 in memory of the Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the battlefield. Following are the other tourist attractions near India Gate –
- Rashtrapati Bhawan: The official residence of the Indian President.
- North and South Block: All important government offices are located here
- Parliament House: The place where the Indian Parliament meets and the world's largest democracy functions.
- National Museum: The museum has an extensive collection of historical artifacts, both of Indian and foreign origin.
- National Gallery of Modern Art: Famous for its contemporary Indian art collection, the museum exhibits around 4,000 paintings, graphics, and sculptures of modern artists.
- Connaught Place: This popular market offers everything from jewelry, books, art, leather goods and Indian and international clothes.
- Central Cottage Industries Emporium: Stores Indian handicrafts and curios.
- Baba Kharak Singh Marg: This market houses each state's exclusive art and craft created by traditional and accomplished artisans.
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