25 November 2011

India - Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India and called "the jewel of Muslim art in India".  It's construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653. Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.


Taj Mahal

Reflecting pool in front
Reflecting pool and walkways on the side


Taj Mahal closer view


southern view of Taj Mahal
Taj mahal



minaret - on the left side, base and dome on the other side

closer view of the base and dome 
view of Taj Mahal mosque from the tomb
Taj Mahal mosque
closer look of the Tomb

The Great gate - gateway to the Taj Mahal
about Taj Mahal








outside the gate
outside the gate





outside 
river view