Tourist Attractions in Delhi- diverse facets of the metropolis

The capital city of Delhi showcases a wide repertoireBritish is perhaps the India Gate. Other colonial
of wonderful tourist spots. The diverse phases ofstructures include the Parliament House, the
history, the cultural influences blended with the sights,Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Supreme Court Building and
sounds and flavors of the modern metropolis, Delhisuch others. The European influence on the
caters to the myriad interests of all visitors. The touristarchitecture of these buildings lends them an unique
attractions in Delhi offer a glimpse of the variouscharm quite distinct from the other historical
facets of the city.monuments.
The various means of transportation connect theReligious Monuments of Delhi
tourist attractions with all major parts of the city. TheCosmopolitan by nature, the city of Delhi is home to
tourist attractions in Delhi can be classified into certainnumerous religious communities. Each religious group
categories which are as follows:has its own places of worship, offering tourists an
Historical Monuments of Delhiopportunity to witness the varied religious landscape of
Showcasing the various episodes of the past, thethe city. The temples, mosques and churches of Delhi
historical monuments offer a glimpse of the royalare also marvelous pieces of architecture.
splendor associated with the capital. The city is knownThe Jama Majid, the Gumbad, the Begumpuri and
for its fine assortment of majestic palaces, impressiveFatehpuri mosques display the influence of Persian and
fortifications, amazing monuments and other wonderfulTurkish architectural styles combined with the originality
structures.of the Indian artists. The famous temples of Delhi
The architectural brilliance achieved by the artistsinclude Kali Bari, Lotus Temple, Lakshmi Narayan
during the rule of the Khiljis, Tughlaks, Rajputs, MughalsTemple, Kalka Devi Temple and many others. The
and other dynasties can be witnessed in buildings likeRoman Catholic Church and the Cathedral Church are
the Red Fort, the Old Fort or Purana Qila andalso renowned tourist attractions of Delhi.
Tughlaqabad as well as in monuments like the QutubThe art galleries and museums of Delhi are also some
Minar, the Jantar Mantar, the Alai Minar and others. Theof the most frequented attractions of the city.
excellent architectural styles are also exhibited in theExhibiting rare and valuable collectibles, the museums
funerary monuments like Humayun's Tomb andand art galleries provides scope to view examples
Safdarjung's Tomb.belonging to the bygone days as well as modern
Colonial Structures in Delhiartifacts.
The most famous structure built during the rule of the