UNESCO World Historical Sites In Delhi

Delhi, a historical city in India, is a capital city of India. The city is located on the west banks of River Yamuna. The history of the city is believed to be since 6th century ago, so there you will find many historical places that display the culture and lifestyle of previous time. Delhi has now popular as a best tourist destination in India. You could arrive Delhi one day tour and explore a stunning combination of various Indian cultures. It is the largest metropolitan city where you’ll find people from all across the world. 

There are many historical tourist places in which three are converted into the UNESCO World heritage Sites.

Heritage sites in Delhi

Qutub Minar

Located on the south of Delhi, Qutub Minar is the main attraction in Delhi that sit 72.5 meters in height. There has many other monuments and ruins that display the history of Qutub Minar. The Alai Darwaza Gate (1311), the Qubbat-ul-Islam Mosque (the earliest existing mosque in India), the Alai Minar (an incomplete hassock of the Minar), the tomb of Iltutmish, and an Iron Pillar are the main attractions here.  

Humayun’s Tomb

The memorable place of the Humayun that constructed by the emperor’s grieving widow, Biga Begum in 1565 AD. It is the first mausoleum in India exhibits the Mughal architecture and bounded by the luxurious gardens with water channels. Design in the supervision of Mirza Ghiyath was the main architect during Mughal rule. Visit it on Delhi one day tour packages to explore Mughal’s architecture.

Red Fort

Popularly known as Lal Quila, was built in the 17th century by the Mughal ruler Shahjahan, the fifth Mughal emperor in India. This massive fort is representing an awesome combination of Persian, Indian and Timurid architecture style. The Fort is believed to be the very biggest, its outer wall covers an area of 656 x 328 meters and its height is 23 meters. Inside the palace has a Diwan-i-Am, the Diwan-i-khas, the Moti Masjid and other attractions.