Taj Mahal, the proof that love is the architect of the universe.
As you have seen already, today I want to present you a touristic objective of special importance, namely Taj Mahal.
A masterpiece in the true sense of the word, Taj Mahal has a special aura of romance, a perfect symmetry and is one of the finest creations of the man of all time.
With an architecture that combines elements of styles Persian, Turkish, Indian and Islamic, the building is located on the banks of the river Yamuna in the Indian city, Agra.
This beautiful mausoleum was built by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died at the birth of the 14th child.
His wife’s last wish was that to raise a monument that to immortalize the love what existed between her and the Emperor.
Construction of the palace began in 1631 and lasted almost 22 years.
The monument is the result of the efforts of over 20.000 people and around 1000 elephants who have worked in all this time of 22 years to achieve it.
The building is distinguished by a perfect symmetry.
The main piece is the huge central dome, plated white marble and which holds the tomb inlaid with precious stones of the empress.
The dome is surrounded by four minarets and a garden with numerous fountains and ornamental trees.
The entire ensemble is reflected in a fascinating way in the mirror of the water that surrounding the building.
The building is also the home of two mosques built symmetrically of the main dome.
The palace seems pink in the morning, is white completely during the day, is golden in the evening and is a bright silver in the moonlight.
Also, the monument is included in the UNESCO World Heritage since 1983.
As a masterpiece of architecture, the Taj Mahal is unitary and complete, nothing can be added or removed without altering its beauty.
But beyond its architectural beauty, the Taj Mahal remains in the memory of those who visit it as a monument of love that can survive beyond death.
The palace is like a magnet that attracts you and captivates you through its beauty.
Those who have already visited the Taj Mahal confirm this, and it certainly is a good choice for those who want to add the palace to the list of targets visited in the world.
Taj Mahal, a masterpiece and a symbol of undying love.
Therefore, do not hesitate to visit this monument of eternal love.