Taj Mahal is the most important mughal monument in the city. It is India’s star tourist attraction and visited by millions of tourists each year. Also described as the Symbol of Love, it is finest example of mughal architecture. This magnificent building was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his most darling wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is constructed in graceful white marble which is beauty is matchless and beyond description. Taj Mahal is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Agra Fort was constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Constructed in red sandstone this mughal citadel is noted for stunning architecture. There are many interesting sites and beautiful structures inside the complex.

Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb is another mughal monument in the city which is popular among tourists. Constructed by mughal empress Noor Jahan in the memory of her father, this magnificent architecture is noted for its interior which is considered to be even more beautiful than of the Taj Mahal. That’s why; it is also called the Baby Taj or the Little Taj Mahal or the Draft of the Taj Mahal. Fatehpur Sikri is an abandoned town and mughal establishment near the city of Agra. It is noted for magnificent buildings, palaces, mosque and ruins of historical monuments. Notable buildings to see at Fatehpur Sikri are Buland Darwaza (the largest gateway in the world), Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai Palace, Birbal Mahal and Salim Chisti Mosque. Sikandara Akbar’s Tomb and Mariam’s Tomb are two other mughal monuments to see at Agra. Thus it is but obvious that you will find ample tourism opportunities in Agra and its surroundings.