The magnificent front view of the Taj Mahal reflected in River Yamada.
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Where is this place?
Location: Agra, India
Another awe-inspiring view of the Taj Mahal in shades of grey.
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What is this place?
The Taj Mahal( “Crown Palace”) is built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Muslim Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife. In 1983, the Taj Mahal was listed in the UNESCO World Herritage Site and was cited as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."
Taj Mahal is a symbol of the Emperor ‘s “eternal love” towards his Queen, Mumtaz Mahal. It is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal at the lower chamber. When she was still alive, she wanted the Emperor to promise her to build the Taj, to marry again, to be kind to the children and to visit her tomb during her death anniversary. It took 20,000 workers and 22 years to complete this architecturally beautiful building.
Source: http://www.angelfire.com/in/myindia/tajmahal.html
The picturesque scenery of the Taj Mahal during sunset. As evident from the pictures, different aspects of the exquisite architecture come to light during the different times of the day.
Why do tourists visit this place?
The stunning architectural beauty of Taj Mahal attracts 2 to 4 million tourist annually. It is built of white marble and seems to glow in the light of full moon during dawn and sunset. The colours change at different hours of the day and during different seasons. The Taj is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden when the moon shines. These changes, they say, depict the different moods of woman.
Many tourist visit to adore the beauty of Taj Mahal which is a part of a vast complex that comprise of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque, a guest house and several other palatial buildings.
A bird’s eye view of Taj Mahal
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How do tourist get there?
Most tourists visit in the cooler months of October, November and February. Polluting traffic is not allowed near the complex and tourists must either walk from parking lots or catch an electric bus.
What type of tourist attraction is this?
Cultural-historical.
Sources of information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal
http://www.islamicity.com/culture/Taj/default.htm
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/252
http://www.angelfire.com/in/myindia/tajmahal.html
Done by: Soh Sheng Mei (25) 4R
The Taj Mahal can be classified under cultural, heritage, historical and man-made aspects of the tourism industry. Tourists go there to experience the cultural aspects portrayed on the walls of the Taj Mahal, also gaining insights on the heritage and history of the place. The main reason however, would probably be the man-made aspect, as it used to be one of the 7 wonders of the world because of its architectural excellence.
ReplyDeleteShuba & Sheng Mei-4R
The Taj Mahal is a form of architectural tourism. This is because it showcases the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Indian and Islamic architectural styles. Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was cited as the JEWEL of Muslim art, allowing tourists to appreciate Muslim art during their trip to India.
ReplyDeleteJoy and Liyuan 4R~
This is both heritage and cultural tourism.
ReplyDeleteWhy? This is 379 years old, built by an Indian emperor in memory of his deceased wife. The Taj Mahal has been a popular tourist destination within India for the colourful culture it displays, and the majesty of its architecture. The heritage and culture of India is displayed through the elaborate structural designs and the carvatures engraved on the walls of the Taj Mahal.