The capital of India, Delhi is a city with a very rich history and a huge number of attractions. In any of its areas there is something that will be very interesting and informative for tourists from all over the world. There are more than 1000 cultural monuments under the protection of UNESCO in the Indian capital alone. The area of Delhi is approximately 400 square kilometers and is home to about 13 million people.
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The sights of the Indian capital include the Red Fort, where the flag of Indian independence was first raised. It is a monumental red stone structure built in 1648. This Fort serves as the seat of the Great Mughals and is an architectural and historical monument.
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In addition, Delhi has the largest mosque in India - Jama Masjid. The courtyard of this building can simultaneously accommodate at least 25 thousand worshipers at a time. Inside there are such important relics for Muslims as one of the chapters of the Koran, the imprint of the Prophet Muhammad's foot in the stone and his hair. Remember that the mosque is active, inside you must observe the dress code and all the prescribed rules so as not to offend the feelings of believers.
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The Mausoleum of Emperor Humayun is the predecessor and prototype of the famous Taj Mahal; a beautiful well-planned garden is laid out around it.
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The newly built Lotus Temple contains departments dedicated to each of the world's religions. In addition, it is a beautiful structure of white marble in the form of a blossoming flower with 27 petals.
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Be sure to visit the National Museum, which contains a huge number of different art objects, ancient weapons, paintings, as well as historical artifacts and archaeological finds. There is a collection dedicated to Indian sacred art, which contains a wide variety of images of Hindu deities from bronze, stone, precious metals.
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A famous landmark in India is the Qutab Minar, which is considered the tallest brick minaret. Among the buildings, a huge iron column stands out, 7, 3 meters high and weighing 6 tons, which for 1600 years of its existence has not even been covered with rust.
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Go to the Chandi Chowk market, it will show you exactly the kind of India that it was several centuries ago. They trade there right on the streets and practically everything in the world. In addition, Delhi has many shops where you can buy high quality souvenirs and goods at very affordable prices.
