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Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

Yamuna River, Agra, India
Ranked #2 of 17 attractions in Agra
4.5 of 5 stars 106 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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london
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

If you like architecture , do not miss this building !! immagine how hard artists could work to obtain this amazing result !! this is recommended, very nice and beautifull, one should watch it when visited agra More

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Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Cute! If one is allowed to use the adjective for a tomb. Excellent afternoon experience away from the hustle and bustle around the Taj. More

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Agra
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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Much preferred to Taj Mahal - intricate carvings are beautiful, and very very quiet - worth the jaunt! More

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Brussels, Belgium
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We had this place to ourselves, the building is exquisite, don't miss it. More

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Southport CT
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

1st example of indo-islam architecture! we went late int eh day and fond hardly any crowds! Wow! More

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Minnesota
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

They call this a little gem and it is. We were there in the heat of the day so there weren't many other visitors and it was quiet in the sun. The site itself is magnificent, especially the gold and paintings on the ceilings but especially fabulous was the excellent contrasting views of the city and bridge---from preserved beauty and... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

I very interesting place but in quite poor condition. More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Enjoy other sites as well as the Taj Mahal. Take a day just to see the Tomb's and gardens. More

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Oia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

If you like architect operas, do not miss this building !! You just have to admire, and immagine how hard artists could work to obtain this amazing result !! More

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Delhi
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Often described as 'jewel box', sometimes called the 'Baby Taj', the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Tāj Mahal. One of the finest places to visit during your trip to Agra More

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