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Tourist Attractions in Delhi- diverse facets of the metropolis

The capital city of Delhi showcases a wide
repertoire of wonderful tourist spots. TheThe most famous structure built during the
diverse phases of history, the culturalrule of the British is perhaps the India
influences blended with the sights, soundsGate. Other colonial structures include the
and flavors of the modern metropolis, DelhiParliament House, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the
caters to the myriad interests of allSupreme Court Building and such others. The
visitors. The tourist attractions in DelhiEuropean influence on the architecture of
offer a glimpse of the various facets of thethese buildings lends them an unique charm
city.quite distinct from the other historical
monuments.
The various means of transportation connect
the tourist attractions with all major partsReligious  Monuments  of  Delhi
of the city. The tourist attractions in Delhi
can be classified into certain categoriesCosmopolitan by nature, the city of Delhi is
which  are  as  follows:home to numerous religious communities. Each
religious group has its own places of
Historical  Monuments  of  Delhiworship, offering tourists an opportunity to
witness the varied religious landscape of the
Showcasing the various episodes of the past,city. The temples, mosques and churches of
the historical monuments offer a glimpse ofDelhi are also marvelous pieces of
the royal splendor associated with thearchitecture.
capital. The city is known for its fine
assortment of majestic palaces, impressiveThe Jama Majid, the Gumbad, the Begumpuri and
fortifications, amazing monuments and otherFatehpuri mosques display the influence of
wonderful  structures.Persian and Turkish architectural styles
combined with the originality of the Indian
The architectural brilliance achieved by theartists. The famous temples of Delhi include
artists during the rule of the Khiljis,Kali Bari, Lotus Temple, Lakshmi Narayan
Tughlaks, Rajputs, Mughals and otherTemple, Kalka Devi Temple and many others.
dynasties can be witnessed in buildings likeThe Roman Catholic Church and the Cathedral
the Red Fort, the Old Fort or Purana Qila andChurch are also renowned tourist attractions
Tughlaqabad as well as in monuments like theof  Delhi.
Qutub Minar, the Jantar Mantar, the Alai
Minar and others. The excellent architecturalThe art galleries and museums of Delhi are
styles are also exhibited in the funeraryalso some of the most frequented attractions
monuments like Humayun's Tomb andof the city. Exhibiting rare and valuable
Safdarjung's  Tomb.collectibles, the museums and art galleries
provides scope to view examples belonging to
Colonial  Structures  in  Delhithe bygone days as well as modern artifacts.



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