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Explore One of The Oldest Cities in The World – Delhi, India

Satisfying the curiosity for something new, free and let your spirit and your body to admire the magical beauty that offers just India. Magic India is a place where is developed one of the greatest civilizations and today one of the most extraordinary tourist destination that attracts travelers who want to experience its incredible energy and diversity. Luxuriously past of India, its impressive architecture, colorful traditions and culture simply left speechless. Here are developed three religions: Buddhism, Hinduism and Lamaism, but Islam left irreplaceable imprint.

Over the years, Delhi had improved urban infrastructure, purified its streets and increased accommodation. If you want to visit Delhi you will feel the beauty expressed in contrasts – richness and poverty, past and present, modern technology against feudal order and atmosphere.

Red Fort

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Qutab Minar

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Delhi was the capital of several empires; it has more than 60 000 monuments. He is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is consists of two parts: New Delhi – built by British colonizers and the old part of town is creation with labyrinths of narrow streets full of artificers, restaurants and some of the most spectacular Indo-Muslim architectural features. Delhi is the largest city in India, but New Delhi, which is located in the area of Delhi, officially is regarded as the capital and seat of government of India.

India Gate

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The most impressive architectural masterpiece in Delhi is Red Fort, symbol of the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire, and today – a symbol of the Indian nation. The largest mosque in India dating from the 17th century and it is called Masjid Mosque. Famous monument in old part of Delhi is Qutub Minaret tower built as a victory of Islam over the Hindu religion. Thereyou can visit the home of Indira Gandhi. The place where she was killed is built of a glass shrine.

Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque

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