Who would have thought that a cycling trip in India would be my most vivid memory? Seeing the Taj was amazing, and of course expected to be at the top of the highlights list, but cycling? Seriously, I had not been on a bike for over eight years but...
Posts Tagged with Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is probably one of the most recognisable structures on the planet. An Indian icon and one the New 7 Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who sadly died in 1631, giving birth to their 14th child.
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Taj Mahal dome to undergo facelift in 2018
Completed back in 1648, the world’s most iconic monument ever built in the name of love is over 360 years old and, unsurprisingly, in need of a little TLC. Over the last few years mud-pack therapy has been carried out on the marble facade and...
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New 7 Wonders of the World by AirPano (2 minute read)
Ever since the finalists were announced back in 2007, the New 7 Wonders of the World have captured the imagination of travellers and artists alike, including the Russian-based photography group AirPano. Specialising in drone photography, their images provide unique aerial perspectives of these incredible sites plus more besides as they continue...
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10 interesting facts about the Taj Mahal
Perhaps one of the most recognisable monuments ever built, the iconic image of the Taj Mahal has graced the covers of travel magazines, acted as the poster-board for love and devotion and inspired replicas around the world – but how much do you actually know about this famous mausoleum? 1. While it...
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All you need is love… and an iconic tribute to prove it! The story of the Taj Mahal
Probably one of the most distinctive buildings on the planet is the world-famous Taj Mahal in India, an incredible building that inevitably takes a spot on the ‘must-see’ lists of travellers around the world. Built (or rather commissioned) by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the building is essentially a mausoleum...
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Festival spotlight: Taj Mahotsav, Agra.
Home also to the world-famous Taj Mahal, the city of Agra hosts Taj Mahotsav: an annual festival of culture and heritage, featuring local folk musicians, classical dancers, artists and craftsmen from the region and beyond. Visitors can ride elephants and camels, sample local cuisine, see traditional music performances and...
