Delhi, the capital of India, has always had a huge appeal for tourists and is one of the most popular destinations for those who love traveling. This striking city is the result of the fusion of the Old City and New Delhi, built by the British in 1920 to play the role of political and administrative center. A clear architectural diversity clearly delineates the boundaries of the two cities, but by now the Indian capital has been able to merge and unite to become a single metropolis, rich in places of interest, tourist attractions and monuments. If you are planning a holiday in India.
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Here are the 10 things you absolutely must see in New Delhi.
Jama Masjid
A very important place of worship, the largest in India, Jama Masjid is an imposing structure in red marble that faithfully respects Arab architectural traditions. Characterized by sparkling minarets over 40 meters high and by the traditional domes, inside there is a unique and sacred atmosphere.
Lal Qila (Red Fort)
UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lal Qila is a majestic fortified complex from 1630, built in Moghul architecture, which arouses great interest in visitors who remain enchanted by its impressive catalyst strength.
Bahai Lotus Temple (Lotus Temple)
Located in the southern area of New Delhi, the Lotus Temple is one of the city’s main attractions. This is a house of worship destined for the Bahai faith, which developed in Iran in the second half of the nineteenth century. The Temple of the Lotus, however, is a place open to any religious faith and its architectural structure so particular and sought after in dolomite, sand and marble, leaves anyone speechless.
Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the biggest presidential palace in the world. In New Delhi, every building that recalls faith is impressive, but Rashtrapati Bhavan is more than anyone. To get there you must take the royal road, called “Rajpath”, a wide and totally straight esplanade that continues for kilometers and connects the India Gate to the same presidential palace.
India Gate
Defined by some as the “Indian monument par excellence”, this monument is inspired by the famous Arc de Triomphe of Paris and the Arch of Titus of Rome. It was erected to commemorate the nearly 90,000 soldiers of the Indian-British army who lost their lives during the First World War and the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
Qutab Minar
UNESCO World Heritage Site, like the Lal Qila, the Qutab Minar is the tallest minaret in the world. Built entirely of brick, measuring seventy two meters and is divided into five floors. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, an earthquake destroyed the dome that dominated the structure and that was replaced by a new, late-Moghul style; the architectural difference was so strong that in 1848 the dome was removed and now lies to the south-east of the minaret itself.
Purana Qila (Old Fort)
The Old Fort is the oldest historical site of the city, built in the sixteenth century by the founder of the Suri dynasty, Sher Shah, and is unique in its architectural Moghul-Indu-Afghani. It is a pure journey within the history of India, including highly equipped mosques, exceptional walls and fabulous buildings.
Chandni Chowk market
Chaotic and multi-ethnic, the Chandni Chowk Market is a truly evocative place, a mixture of countless different scents, a bustle of busy customers and shopkeepers, rickshaws, dromedaries, motorbikes traveling through its crowded streets. It is an extremely characteristic place, which shows that the culture of the Mughal era is still alive.
Jantar Mantar
It is a large complex of architectures with the function of astronomical instruments, one of a kind. The harmony and elegance of its structures blend with their astronomical precision and functionality; aesthetic beauty and efficiency coexist in an extraordinarily homogeneous way.
These are the must visited places in Delhi at the time of India tour.