Top 3 Iconic Monuments in India You Must Visit

We are going to show you some of the main monuments that you should visit on your trip to this giant Asian country. Keep in mind that traveling to this country requires obtaining an online visa. Keep reading if you want to discover the main monuments of India with us!

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Monuments of India: Top 3 must-sees

In India, you can find large and majestic monuments that are worth visiting, from the most spectacular mausoleums to the most impressive temples. For this reason, choosing the top 3 of the essential monuments in India is not an easy task at all. However, we have gathered the 3 most visited monuments from a tourist point of view based on how spectacular they are.

Taj Mahal


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Taj Mahal is undoubtedly the most famous and well-known monument in India and one of the most popular in the world. It is located in the city of Agra and consists of several colossal buildings that were built between 1630 and 1650.

Situated along the banks of the Yamuna River, this mausoleum is dedicated to the wife of Shah Jahan, the Muslim emperor of the Mughal dynasty. It was commissioned by this ruler in honor of his wife after she died giving birth to the last of her fourteen daughters.

Formally, it is a mausoleum of colossal dimensions, consisting of a monument with a monumental façade with domes and several towers on both sides. It is built with white marble and is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, as well as being one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Without a doubt, proof that in India there are impressive monuments that are worth visiting.

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The Fort of Delhi

Also known as the “Red Fort”, this is the most important fortress in the entire country and one of the essential monuments in India. It is located in Delhi, next to the Yamuna River and its construction was ordered by Emperor Akbar in the mid-sixteenth century. It is made of red sandstone blocks and has very high walls, reaching seventy meters in some parts.


This building has four entrance gates, of which the most famous are the Delhi Gate and the Lahore Gate. The emperor who ordered its construction was also imprisoned there by his son until the day of his death. It is the red sandstone that gives the fort its most well-known name, "The Red Fort."

Amber Fort

Amber Fort Located on a hilltop very close to the city of Jaipur, it is one of the most impressive palaces you can visit in India. It is a masterpiece of architecture that hides winding corridors and staircases that are well worth getting lost in.



It was built by the ruler Raja Shri Maan Singh Ji I in the late 16th century to showcase the high standard of living at that time and it mixes ornamental and architectural motifs typical of Hindu and Muslim influences. Inside it contains a royal palace surrounded by walls and contains some impressive places that are worth visiting.

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