Delhi is the capital city of India, located north of the country is a vast plain on the banks of the Yamuna River, a tributary of the sacred river Ganges. Between 1912 and 1947 was the capital of the British Empire, which at independence for the move to be the capital of India joining the new republic would later, she was placed in the modern city of New Delhi, where most are located governmental and administrative institutions the old so-called Old Delhi.
New Delhi, known for its urban design, with wide boulevards and many green areas, however the former is seen very overcrowded, with narrow streets full of people, animals and fruit stands, plus lots of transport vehicles called rickshaws.
Delhi is a metropolis, is the most populous city in the world where different races and religions living there in India, the passenger barely meets an impressive chaos and a lot of pollution, but behind it are hiding places full of spirituality with a history of more than eighteen centuries where there are many mysteries, legends and multi-cultural traditions.
There are many tourist attractions in New Delhi, starting with the south in the city, the Qutab complex, which highlights the Qutab Islamic minaret that is the oldest and tallest in India, a tower built in the XII century and now declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, this huge tower is constructed of sandstone, a sedimentary rock of varying color and resistance to fire, is decorated with verses from the Koran and rises to over 72 meters high.
Lodhi Gardens is one of the loveliest gardens and better care of the city, whose contrast of quiet is perfect to visit with family, is a green area where there is an extraordinary collection of tropical shrubs and trees and many monuments beautiful architecture, where were the tombs of Shish and Gumbad Mohammed Shah, and the mausoleum of Bara Gumbad.
The Purana Qila, is a strong rising over the ancient city of the Pandavas of Mahabharata, it is observed in the Hindu and Islamic architectural styles, from the Tower chattri can appreciate much of the modern city of Delhi.
The Gateway of India, located in the broad Avenida Ramirez, is a monument commemorating the First World War is one of the most representative symbols of the country on weekends many people go to him and contemplate the sunset in honor of one of those killed in the war, close to Connaught Place is located there, which is a circular plaza area which is a central green area and are located around most of the shops and bars in the city, is the mall.
Jantar Mantar, lies very close to Connaught Place, is one of the observatories built in 1728 by Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur, amateur astronomer, to observe the alignment of the planets to calculate the days for the sacred rites, built of brick and masonry, is a combination construction and large-scale geometric shapes that captures the attention of architects, artists and historians in the world.
The attractions in the city of Delhi, are also the bazaars where you can find all sorts of things like kitchen utensils, spices, jewelry, saris of different colors, abundant food, charlatans, acrobats, snake charmers and fakirs. Near the markets stands the majestic largest mosque in India, Jama Masjid, which highlights its two minarets 40 meters high. It is located atop a small hill, there are stored the relics of Muhammad.
In front of Jama Masjid, Red Fort is located or Lal Qila, transformed into government building, was built by Emperor Shah Jahan and which extends throughout the ancient city, highlighted by red sandstone which came with constructed inside the fort and there is a replica of paradise described by the Koran, and it saves the replica of the throne of King Solomon.
Majnu-Ka Tilla, located north of the Tibetan city in a neighborhood surrounded by walls where Buddhist monks live in it there are two temples worth visiting.
If you’re traveling to Delhi will not be disappointed, you will live an unforgettable experience!
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