Agra is famous as being home to one of the "Seven Wonders of the world - The Taj Mahal". The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid remainder of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces is a vivid reminder of the capital in the capital in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
Places Of Intrest In AgraTaj Mahal
Completed in 1653 A.D., The Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the final resting place for his favourite Queen, Mumtaz. Finished in by Marvel, it is perhaps India most fascinating and beautiful monument. This perfectly symmetrical monuments took 22 years (1630-1652) of hard labour and 20,000 workers, Masons and Jewellers to built and is set amidst landscaped gardens.
Fatehpur SikriFatehpur Sikri is an epic in red sandstone. A city of yeasteryear, today lost in the mists of time. Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar during 1564 A.D.. Mughal Emperor Akbar had no heir. He visited holy men to enlist their prayers for his son.
Agra FortThe great Mughal Emperor Akbar commissioned the construction of the Agra Fort in 1565 A.D., although additions were made till the time of his grandson Shah Jahan.
Agra is famous for handicrafts products such as inley work on Marvel, Leather work, Footwear, Brass wear, Carpets, Jewellery, 
Zari and Embroidery work. It is also well known for Petha, Dalmoth and Gajak.
Zari and Embroidery work. It is also well known for Petha, Dalmoth and Gajak.Much of this is available around the Taj complex.
The main shopping areas are the Sadar Bazar, Kinari Bazar and Munro Road.
State emporia Gangotri (UP Govt.), Kairali (Kerala), Black Partridge (Haryana) and Kashmir Government Arts Emporium are all located at the Taj Mahal Shopping Arcade, Western Gate.
RESTAURANTS: The city abounds in restaurants which offer international and Indian cuisines. Agra is famous for snacks and sweets like Dalmoth and Petha, for which the most recognised area is Kinari Bazar.
State emporia Gangotri (UP Govt.), Kairali (Kerala), Black Partridge (Haryana) and Kashmir Government Arts Emporium are all located at the Taj Mahal Shopping Arcade, Western Gate.
RESTAURANTS: The city abounds in restaurants which offer international and Indian cuisines. Agra is famous for snacks and sweets like Dalmoth and Petha, for which the most recognised area is Kinari Bazar.
Taj Khema (UPSTDC), Eastern Gate, Taj Mahal.
Dasha Prakesh (South Indian Restaurant), Balu Ganj.
Hot Bites Restaurant, Sadar Bazar.
Only Restaurant; 45 Taj road
Sonam Restaurant & Bar, 51 Taj Road.
Avadh Restaurant, Sanjay Place.
Kwality Restaurant, sadar Bazar.
Navratan Restaurant, Mughal Sheraton, Taj Gang.
Malika Restaurant, Hotal Man singh, Fatehabad Road.
Gazebo restaurant, M.G. Road.
Capri Resturant Hari Parvat.
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