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