Nearby Attractions in Agra

Nearby Attractions in Agra

The first thing that comes to our mind when the place Agra is mentioned is Taj Mahal. But there are many other popular nearby attractions in Agra. Agra Fort is one such attraction which houses sixteen palaces within its complex. You have to walk a great way to see and explore all of them. One of the important must see nearby attractions in Agra is Fatehpur Sikri. There are many worthy places to visit such as Chini Ki Rauza, Panch Mahal, Ram Bagh, Keetham Lake, etc.

Last Updated: 15/06/2012

• Taj Mahal

  Agra

  Distance from Agra :4 km;

  Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his dead wife Mumtaz Mahal in Agra on the bank of River Yamuna. It is a fantastic masterpiece built of white marbles. This was announced as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. It was built over a time of 21 years from 1632 to 1653...

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• Agra Fort

  Rakabganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh

  Distance from Agra :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 5 m

  Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is situated about two and half kilometers from Taj Mahal. It is also called Lal Qila, Fort Rouge and Qila i Akbari. It spreads over an area of 94 acres of land and has four gates on four sides. They are Delhi Gate, Lahore Gate, Khizri gate and Akbar Ga...

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• Fatehpur Sikri

  Agra

  Distance from Agra :37 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 48 m

  Fatehpur Sikri is a city located near Agra built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It served as his capital from 1571 to 1585. In 1585, he left the place due to scarcity of water. It is a palace city with 11 km wall on three sides. The fourth side had a lake at that time.   It is one of the UNESCO...

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• Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah

  NH 93, Moti Bagh, Etmadpur, Agra

  Distance from Agra :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 8 m

  Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb is a mausoleum situated near Taj Mahal built during 17th century. It was built with red sandstone and white marble. It was built on the orders of Nur Jahan, the wife of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.   Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb was built on ...

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• Buland Darwaza

  Fatehpur Sikri

  Distance from Agra :37 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 47 m

  Buland Darwaza means great gate in Persian language. This is situated in Fatehpur Sikri, the city built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. This is a lofty gateway constructed in 1601 A.D. to commemorate the victory of Akbar over Gujarat and is also called the Gate of Magnificence.   Buland Darwaza is a...

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• Octagonal tower

  Rakabganj, Agra

  Distance from Agra :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 5 m

  Octagonal tower is also called Musamman Burj and Saman Burj and is located within the premises of the Agra Fort close to the Mina Masjid and Diwan-i-Khas. This grand tower was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.   It was in this octagonal tower that Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son Au...

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• Akbar's Tomb

  Mathura road, Sikandra

  Distance from Agra :8 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 14 m

  The tomb of Akbar was built between 1605 and 1613 A.D. over 119 acres of land in Sikandra. The construction of this tomb was started by Akbar himself and was completed by his son Jahangir after the death of Akbar.   A wall of 105 meter square encloses the tomb. The building was made of deep r...

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• Chini Ka Rauza

  Etmadpur, Agra

  Distance from Agra :7 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 10 m

  Chini Ka Rauza is a mausoleum having the tomb of Allama Afzal Khan Mullah. He was a poet and scholar who served as the Prime Minister of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. This was built in 1635 and located near the tomb of Itmad Ud Daulah.   This was the first building in India that was decorate...

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• Tomb of Mariam Zamani

  Loha Mandi, Uttar Pradesh

  Distance from Agra :9 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 13 m

  The Tomb of Mariam Zamani was located in Sikandra closer to the Tomb of Akbar the Great. This was built in 1611 A.D. with red sandstone. The carvings on the walls are a great attraction. Mariam Zamani was the mother of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir and this tomb was built by Jahangir in the memory of ...

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• Jehangir palace

  Rakabganj, Agra Fort, Agra

  Distance from Agra :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Agra :0h, 5 m

  Jehangir Palace is situated within Agra Fort and was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar for his son Jehangir. This is the largest private residence within this fort and after Jehangir ascended the throne he made this his residence.   Jehangir Palace is the blend of the Hindu and Central Asi...

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