You probably know Agra as home to Taj Mahal – one of the
Seven Wonders of the World. But do you know that this prosperous mercantile
town has several other monuments overshadowing Agra you’ve never seen. Yes,
there is a lot more to explore than splendid Taj Mahal in Agra, especially if
you have sense of history & cultures.
Agra was flourished under the Mughal and later under British during
colonial times. And the architectural legacy of that time is still visible in
Agra. Visit the areas like Lohamandi, Nia ki Mandi and Civil Line, and you find
an interesting blend of ancient structures pertaining to different eras & regimes.
Lohamandi is a residential area to quite an extent, but its
narrow streets, interesting old houses with artistically designed doorways make
it worth exploring for art and culture enthusiasts.
Wandering around these
structures take you the bygone colonial era. Head on to the Civil Lines area
and you see a well-preserved Roman Catholic cemetery. Gorgeously built
Indo-Saracenic St John’s College and captivating structure of Agra Collage will
leave you enchanted in the region. Some other monuments in must-visit category,
though they are not so well-known, are Akbar’s Church, Roman Catholic
Cathedral, the Dragah of Shah Alauddin Mujzub and the Kandhari Bagh etc.
You’ll surely not miss the architectural wonder Taj Mahal
and the mighty Red Fort while being in Agra. Book any of Agra hotels as per your needs and budget and you’ll enjoy a
quality stay with lovingly hospitality. Unlike Delhi hotels, Agra hotels are
reasonably priced and offer luxury facilities at affordable rates. The City is
about 205km from Delhi and is approachable by all three means of
transportation. Agra has an Airport too, where you can get Delhi flights on daily basis.
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