zondag 4 oktober 2009

The "little" sister

If you happen to pass by Agra this week (or any time for that matter), be sure to pay a visit to the very impressive Red Fort.
The fort is also known as Lal Qila or Fort Rouge. Construction started in 1638 and work was completed in 1648. And oh yes, you can see another landmark (maybe slightly more famous) from here: the Taj Mahal.
The fort can be described as a walled palatial city, is the most important fort in India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even with only 20% being accessible to public, it is gargantuan and very red (sandstone).

And one of the most striking things about it, is that it mixes Hindu, Islamic, Christian and Jewish symbols in its architecture: five pointed stars, six pointed stars, eight pointed stars, flowers, it's all there.
In Agra wonders never cease.











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