Delhi, the capital of India, is a vibrant city with a myriad of attractions. It's also a dream to visit if you are a lover of architecture, with intricate temples, UNESCO world heritage constructions and unusual buildings you will not find outside of India. Let's have a look at some of the top 5 architectural attractions in Delhi India.
Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb is a UNESCO world heritage site built in 1570, Designed by Perisian architects Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, this mausoleum is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. In the eastern part of Delhi, it inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal and is the first example of Mughal architecture in India. It's a striking building and well worth visiting if you are a lover of architecture. The cost of admission for tourists is 500 rupees or just under £5.
The Bahai Temple commonly called the Lotus Temple, is a striking architectural design known for its lotus flower shape. The temple has a petal-like design that was completed in 1986 and has won many awards for the designer Fariborz Sahba for its unusual design and structure, at odds with the historic architecture in the rest of New Delhi. It's a house of worship and welcomes all religions. The Lotus Temple is free to visit but photographs inside need special permission.
The Red Fort
Another UNESCO World heritage-listed building, the Red Fort also called Lal Qila, is one of the most well-known attractions in Delhi. It was constructed in 1639 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to serve as the palace fort for his capital Shahjahanabad. and gained its name from the red sandstone used in its design. Adjacent is the Salimgarh Fort which it forms the Red Fort complex with. The Red Fort complex, has a variety of palaces and entertainment halls, including baths and indoor canals. It also has geometrical gardens, as well as an ornate mosque. The price of admission for tourists is 500 rupees just under £5.
The last of my top 5 architectural attraction in Delhi India is the India Gate. I picked this as the style of architecture is quite unusual in India, and resembles the Arc de Triomphe. in Paris. Designed by British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, this war memorial built to commemorate Indian members of the British Indian Army killed during World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War, towers 43 meters above New Delhi. It is interesting to visit at night when it's lit up. The India Gate is free to visit.
The Lotus Temple is so unusual. I always think of the temples in India and the historic sites
ReplyDeleteInteresting and eye-opening post. My dad was posted to Delhi in WW2 and enjoyed his time there (he was in the Army Catering Corps!).
ReplyDeleteIndia has such beautiful buildings! The Lotus temple is stunning and so impressive. I would love to visit India one day.
ReplyDeleteI never knew how amazing the architecture was in Delhi!
ReplyDeleteI've visited Delhi numerous times as members of my husband's extended family live there, but I have never seen the Lotus temple!
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