An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.
Criteria for inclusion as a World Heritage Site
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| i | To represent a masterpiece of human creative genius. | All |
Nearby
Sites
| Name | Since | Distance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheroes’ Hangout | 2019 | 1.9km | site_ao | ||
| Agra Fort | 1983 | 1.3km | site_whs | ||
| Essence of Agra | 2019 | 0.1km | post |
About the source: UNESCO
Within UNESCO's broad remit, this specialised agency of the UN works towards international cooperation agreements to secure the world's cultural and natural heritage, designating venues of exceptional value as World Heritage Sites.