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Overview
Agra is located in the north of India in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is well renowned for being the home of the incredible monument of love The Taj Mahal. Agra lies only 203 Kms from the National Capital Delhi.. Besides the Taj Mahal, there are several other interesting tourist destinations in and around the place. Agra is a place where one can find several archaeological and monumental attractions which narrate the glamour and glory of the Mughal Empire.
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Summary
On this Heritage tour to Agra, tourists have a great chance to visit some of the best historical monuments and architectural structures in and around Agra. One of the best tourist destinations is Agra in of course the magnificent Taj Mahal. This structure was built by Emperor Shah Jahan, in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj. At present Taj Mahal remains as one of the great symbols of eternal love where the heart broken Emperor Shah Jahan was buried.
Another such impressive monuments in Agra are the Agra Fort, Jehangiri Mahal, Nagina Masjid, Diwan-i-Am, Khas Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Palace of Mirrors, Garden of Grapes, Pearl Mosque and the Fish Pavilion. Some of the other tourist attractions in Agra are the Itmad-ud-daulah, tomb of the emperor Jehangir's wazir, Mirza Giyas Beg. Sikander, the final abode of Akbar is another great place to visit. Founded by Sikander and constructed by Akbar, this is the place where Akbar is being buried.
 The tour of Agra is incomplete without visiting the market place of Agra. The ideal locations to shop are the Kinari Bazar, Pratap Pura, Sadar Bazar and Tajgani. Agra's shopping experience will be the best for purchasing the semi precious and dazzling jewellery, leather items and the Persian carpets.
Agra is also famous for stocking handicrafts, marble furniture, open air emporium and lip smacking sweets. Tourists can end their tour of Agra with a handful of handicraft items, miniature Taj and colorful memories of Agra.
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