Tourist Sites Near Agra

There are many tourist sites near Agra that will enthrall you like Agra. The monument Taj Mahal is known all over the world. It is the biggest symbol of love and peace. The city of Agra is synonymous with Taj Mahal. The attractions in Agra are Chini – ka – Rauza, Shish Mahal, Akbar's Mausoleum, Jahangir Mahal, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Jodha Bai's Palace, Agra Fort and many more. These tourist sites are proof of the grandeur and importance that was once associated with Agra. The architecture is grand and has Persian influence. The entire north region was once the most powerful section of the country. The various dynasties that ruled the regions made many historical structures that stand even today.

Agra is located near Delhi and Jaipur that has had fair brush with history of the country. There are many attractions in these places. There are many places to see near Agra. There are many historical monuments of the Mughals, Rajputs and British era. There are shopping centers that will enable you take something special back of the place. The Fatehpur Sikri is located near Agra and is a World Heritage site. It was built in the 16th century by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It was meant to be the capital city of the Emperor. Akbar's Tomb in Sikandra is one of the most visited tourist sites near Agra. Emperor Akbar started building the tomb but was completed by his son Jehangir.