Taj Mahal in Agra city in India is the most beautiful building in the world. This building has a rich history that dates back to 1630 AD. Taj Mahal was constructed with marble stones and it took 22 years for 20,000 workers to complete the construction. The Moghal king Shah Jahan constructed Taj Mahal in remembrance of his beloved wife Mumtaz.
Taj Mahal is a costly building and it is worth $100 millions. Various architectural styles such as Hindi, Moghal, Persian and Islamic are used in the construction of Taj Mahal. The evolutionary design is considered priceless. Craftsmen from several parts of Asia such as India, China and Italy worked on designing the building.
The monument consists of two main identical chambers. One of the chamber is directly below the other one. Two bejeweled sarcophagi can be found in these rooms and they correspond to the king Shah Jahan and his beloved wife Mumtaz. Every part of the building is symmetrical and the walls are decorated with floral and calligraphic designs. The acoustics are awesome and you can even hear the whispers on the other side of the room.
The visual charm of Taj Mahal is enhanced by the reflecting river Yamuna and the surrounding trees. Spectacular views of the building can be seen during sun rise, sun set and moon light. The magnificent wonder is constructed on a square red sandstone platform. The air and noise pollution from the surrounding factories and vehicles has caused significant damage to the beauty of Taj Mahal. However, the government of India is taking serious measures to maintain the beauty of the wonder.
You can reach the Agra city in Uttar Pradesh from the capital city of India, Delhi. Agra is well connected by roadways and railways. The building is open from 6 am to 7 pm. The view of the building is spectacular during full moon days and two days before full moon, Taj Mahal is open from 8.30 pm to 12.30 am as well. Tickets to Taj Mahal cost only $18 and entrance is free for children under the age of 15. The ideal time to visit Agra is from November to February and you can find a large number of tourists during these months
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