Agra Monuments

Monuments in Agra The city of Agra is known for the beautiful Taj Mahal, but there are many more grand monuments worth seeing when you travel to this historic city. The Mughal dynasty ruled from Agra and endowed it with many fine buildings and monuments such as Agra Fort, which contains grand halls and palaces and the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, a model for the Taj Mahal.

Because of Agra's location in the heart of North India, a trip to Agra can be combined with a tour of many other North Indian heritage destinations. The tomb of Akbar is in Sikandra near Agra, the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri and the holy city of Mathura are nearby. Enjoy traveling back to Mughal times while exploring the monuments and architectural attractions of Agra and its surroundings, while staying at a hotel in Agra.

So whether or not you are planning your next vacation to Agra, have a look at this handy reckoner of famous monuments in Agra. Home to the Taj Mahal, Agra receives tourists from all over the world. But did you know that there are many other historical places in Agra with intriguing stories to tell? From the well known Fatehpur Sikri to the lesser known Akbar’s Tomb and the intriguing Baby Taj Mahal. Agra holds many tales within its deep folds. Take a look at our handpicked list of monuments in Agra and accordingly plan your trip to the city.