{"id":398264,"date":"2021-10-25T11:30:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T06:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=398264"},"modified":"2025-01-23T15:09:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T09:39:59","slug":"places-to-visit-in-agra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-agra\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Places to Visit in Agra in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Agra is synonymous with the Taj Mahal! There is though a \u2018world\u2019 beyond this magnificent monument which provides immense fuel for sightseeing activities in Agra. Here is a list of various places to visit in Agra<\/strong> and its vicinity that will make your tour truly meaningful. These include multiple Mughal era buildings, forts and monuments with their strong historical heritage both in the city of Agra and in the adjoining suburbs. Agra forms a part of the Golden Triangle with the cities of Delhi and Jaipur and has a strong fervour for the old with a dash of the modern.<\/em><\/p>\n

20 Best Places to Visit in Agra<\/h2>\n

There is no dearth of places to see in Agra.<\/strong> Emperor Shah Jahan had created so many gems in the city during his reign which, to this day, attract tourists in large numbers. Admire the rich Mughal architecture and learn riveting historical facts about Agra and Fatehpur Sikri. Here is a list of the tourist attractions in Agra which you must explore during the trip to this beautiful city.<\/p>\n

1. Agra Red Fort<\/h3>\n
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A UNESCO world heritage monument, Agra Red Fort stands as a glorious tribute to the erstwhile Mughal Empire\u2019s heydays. Spread over a gigantic area of 3,80,000 sq. meters, this fort was built by Emperor Akbar in the year 1556, and later renovated in 1573 with red sandstone. The fort, which is at a distance of 2.2 km from Agra, is an absolute fortress, fortified on all sides with 70 feet high compound walls. Visiting Agra Fort is one of the foremost things to do in Agra<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Referred to as the Walled City, Agra Fort has four gates on the four sides which the most famous being the Delhi Gate and the Lahore Gate. This fort hosts numerous palaces and notable among them being the Shish Mahal and Khaas Mahal. Reception rooms Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Aam to several historic Masjids like Moti Masjid and Nagina Masjid are other worth seeing spots in this fort.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Agra Fort, Rakabganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282003
Timings:<\/strong> 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Built by:<\/strong> Mughal Emperor Akbar
Built in:<\/strong> 1565<\/p>\n

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