Jama Masjid :Another outstanding construction of Emperor Shah Jahan - Jama Masjid is the largest mosque of the country . It came into being in 1655 and since then it has enthralled the pilgrims and the tourist alike with its architectural grandeur . Jama Masjid has a huge courtyard and it can accommodate 25,000 worshippers at one time . Every Friday afternoon , thousands of worshippers flock to this famous mosques of India to offer their weekly namaz.
Raj Ghat People find solace and peace in this memorial of Mahatama Gandhi - the father of the nation and apostle of peace . Raj Ghat is the site where Gandhi was cremated on January 31, 1948. There is a permanent flame which keeps on burning which reminds the humanity of the relevance of peace and non violence in this strife torn world .
Feroz Shah Kotla fort : This dilapidated structure was once upon a time the capital city of Firoz Shah Tuglaq the ruler of Delhi between 1351 -1388. Situated adjacent to the Firoz Shah Kotla cricket stadium, this fort reminds of the rich heritage of monuments existing in the bygone era.
Rashtrapati Bhawan Formerly known as Viceroy House , Rashtrapati Bhawan is the official residence of the President of India . Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyen's - the British architect , Rashtrapati Bhawan is the largest palace for any President in the world . This 350 room huge house has many attractions like the rose garden which is open to public every February. The dome of the Rahtrapati Bhawan which is double the height of the entire building is really its heart
Parliament House : The Parliament House also called as Sansad Bhawan is a circular building constructed between 1912-1913. Located adjacent to Rashtrapati Bhawan , Parliament House consists of the two complexes the Rajya Sabha ( upper House) and the Lok Sabha ( lower House)
India Gate Another outstanding masterpiece built by Edwin Lutyen, India Gate is one of the most visited monuments of the National Capital . It was built in the memory of over 90,000Indian Soldiers who laid down their lives in the Afghan Wars and World War 1. The 42 meter high India Gate lies close to both the Parliament House as well as Rastrapati Bhawan. |
