Accommodation in the vicinity
Hotel Taj Resorts Quick description Hotel Taj Resorts is situated 500 metres from UNESCO Heritage...
Howard Plaza The Fern, Agra Quick description Easily accessible from Agra’s attractions, Howard Plaza...
Hotel Crystal Retreat Quick description Just 500 metres from the renowned Taj Mahal and 2 km from...
The Gateway Hotel Fatehabad Agra Quick description Spread over 9 acres of landscaped gardens, The Gateway Hotel...
Jewel of Muslim - Taj Mahal
Location
The Taj Mahal is a white Marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Mughal architecture
The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."
Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures.
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.