There are many places to visit from Delhi, but if you want to go somewhere in 4 to 5 hours and take your wife for a trip, then the first name that comes to mind is Agra, which is most famous for the Taj Mahal. The most good news is that the Taj Mahal has been awarded the title of the most beautiful monument in the world.
Yes, the Taj Mahal, which is called the symbol of love, not only attracts the people of the country, but it also has a special place in the hearts of foreigners. In a recent survey conducted by Time Out, India’s Taj Mahal has been included in the list of 2025. The Taj Mahal has received this title by leaving behind 23 other famous places of the world. Let us tell you its specialty.
It was built in the memory of Begum Mumtaz
The Taj Mahal was ordered to be built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1632. It is a very beautiful building which is said to be a symbol of love. Shah Jahan built it in memory of his beloved Begum Mumtaz Mahal, who died while giving birth to a child. It took about 22 years to build this magnificent building and about 20,000 artisans, laborers and craftsmen together built it.
Taj Mahal is the symbol of beautiful architecture
The Taj Mahal is still an example of Indo-Islamic (Indian and Islamic) architecture. It is a unique combination of Persian dome, Islamic artwork (calligraphy), and Indian pietra dura (fine stone carving). Its white marble dome makes its beauty even more special.
Let us tell you, Taj Mahal has already been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and it is one of the seven wonders of the world. Recently it has again been considered the most beautiful building in a new ranking. Every year more than seven million people come to see it, this shows how popular this place is.
These countries were included in this list
The good thing is that this building has topped the list by leaving behind some of the most magnificent buildings of Asian countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh and Japan. The credit for this goes to its historical importance and unmatched design. In this list:
- The Taj Mahal, Agra, India
- Hallgrimskirkya Church, Iceland
- Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
- Fallingwater House, America
- Al-Deir Temple, Petra, Jordan
- Fondation Louis Vuitton Museum, France
- Trinity College Library, Ireland
- (again) Trinity College Library, Ireland
- Great Mosque of Djenné, Mali
- Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque), Iran
- The Twist (art museum), Norway
- Sagrada Familia Church, Spain
- Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Bangladesh
- The Pantheon, Italy
- Palmenhaus (in Schönbrunn Palace), Austria
- Bat Trang Ceramic Community House, Vietnam
- Eldridge Street Museum, America
- Church of the Santuario de Las Lajas, Colombia
- Museum of Old and New Art, Australia
- Maggie’s Centre (St James’s Hospital), UK
- Bahá’í Temple, South America, Chile
- Futuna Chapel, New Zealand
- Komera Leadership Centre, Rwanda
- National Holocaust Memorial, Canada
- Enryaku-ji Monastery,
Japan
What is the ticket to see Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is closed every Friday.
Entry ticket for Indians – Rs 50 and if you want to go inside, then it is Rs 200
Entry for children is free
Entry ticket for foreigners – General entry is Rs 1100 and for going inside, the entry is Rs 200.
how to reach taj mahal
By air: The fastest way to reach Agra is by plane. Agra has its own airport which is about 7 km from the city center. Indian Airlines flights operate to Agra daily.
By rail: Agra is well connected to the rest of the country by rail. The main railway station here is ‘Agra Cantt’, but apart from this there are two more stations named ‘Raja Ki Mandi’ and ‘Agra Fort’. Trains like ‘Palace on Wheels’, ‘Shatabdi’, ‘Rajdhani’ and ‘Taj Express’ run from Delhi to Agra.
By road: Regular bus services are available to Agra from many major cities. The main bus stand here is ‘Idgah’, from where buses are available for places like Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura, Fatehpur Sikri etc. If you are coming to Agra from Delhi, you can also book a taxi on special discount.
