Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is one of the famous tourist attractions of Agra city. It is a mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. This awe inspiring monument was built by Ustad Isa, a noted architect of Persia. It took about 22 years to construct the monument. The tomb of Shah Jahan is found near Taj Mahal which was erected by his son Aurangzeb. Taj Mahal is also considered as one of the World Heritage Site. Tourists can visit Taj Mahal from 6 am to 7.30 pm. It remains closed on Fridays.

Agra Fort

In 1565 Mughal emperor Akbar built this beautiful structure which is also known as the Red Fort in Agra. It is constructed from red sandstone and hence owes this name. The Red Fort was converted to a palace and was also renovated during the reign of Shah Jahan. Pearl Mosque, Sheesh Mahal, Khaas Mahal and Diwan-e-Am are some of the places of interest for tourists at the Agra Fort.

Akbar's Tomb

Another tourist attraction in Agra is the tomb of Akbar. It is also known as Sikandra. From the Red Fort, this tomb is situated at a distance of about 13 km. The site for his burial tomb was chosen by the emperor himself. The constructional work was completed by his son Jahangir in 1613.

Itmad-Ud-Daulah

The tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah was built by Nur Jehan. This beautiful tomb is built by the left bank of River Yamuna. The walls of the tomb is built of white colored marble brought from Rajasthan and semi – precious stones used for decorations on the walls.

Ram Bagh

This beautiful garden, designed in the Persian style was constructed by Babur in 1558. Initially the garden was known as the Bagh-i-Gul Afsan. In the later years, Jehangir renamed it as Bagh-i-Nur Afsan. Here Babur constructed a 3 terraced garden and he was the first to introduce this concept. An artificial spring was made to beautify this place. The garden was widely renovated by Jehangir and he introduced further beautification to it.