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Taj Mahal

SH 62, Agra 282001, India
As featured in Day trips from New Delhi
Ranked #1 of 17 attractions in Agra
5.0 of 5 stars 1386 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Monuments/ Statues
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Renowned for its spectacular architecture and aesthetic beauty, the Taj Mahal is also a symbol of enduring love, built by Shah Jehan to house the...... more » Owner description: Renowned for its spectacular architecture and aesthetic beauty, the Taj Mahal is also a symbol of enduring love, built by Shah Jehan to house the grave of his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal, who died following the birth of their 14th child. « less
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Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

On my list of must do's before unable to do ... every moment treasured from the entrance view from the arrival platform - to that personal picture from the mid-way platform to the close-ups of the ornately carved marble with inlaid semi-precious stones . All takes your breath away - it is so awesome! Sadly, there was a dust storm... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

If i arrive around 10 am Too many people and although there does not detract from charm is overwhelming. Unusual security measures that prevent you or come with books, not a tripod of Carmel and the best picture we left off. I checked the batteries to the camera, an outrage that does not deserve the Taj or the tourist More

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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

White marble structure, amazing water body, beautiful landscapes... it summarizes one of the majestic structure build by humans. Totally worth visit. Will take almost 3 to 4 hours. Enjoy the photography. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Diorama from the history were not maintenance well, no sign to go to masjid, no ablution room, no info card that if moslems suppose to pray certain pray if want to go to graveyard/musoleum More

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Adelaide, Australia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

THe Taj is simply amazing, to see and touch something so iconic takes your breath away. Be mindful that it is really crowded and there is much more to see than just the iconic buidling, the surrounding walls, gates and gardens are pretty amazing as well, along with the odd monkey but and here is the but... the journey from... More

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Jaipur, India
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

It is hard to believe that the king build it for his wife amazing! More

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welington, new zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Truly inspiring, peaceful. Wonderful to see and experience. Thank the "shoe guardians". . . they'll be deighted yuu did. More

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Pune, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I was dumbstruck for quite some time once faced the most beautiful building in the world. Taj Mahal is not open on Fridays (take note). Best time to visit Taj is 6:30 early morning. Morning lights makes it more beautiful. More

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Hyderabad, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Fanstatic piece of monument, however it was sad to see the polythene and disposable shoe covers stwern all over More

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Aaron
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

it is such a beautiful place, so many things to see, so many details. More

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