Monday, June 3, 2019

Jama Mosque, Agra

Date: 16th Oct 2018

Visitors: Arun and Shilpi

Fee: None.

Timing:  Sunrise to Sunset.

Food: Small snacks available outside the fort.

Photography: Allowed.

Other attractions nearby: Agra Fort.

Jama Masjid or Friday Mosque is one of the largest mosques in India. Built by Shah Jahan in 1648 was dedicated to his daughter Jahanara Begum. The mosque is located close the Agra railway station which was built after destroying tripoli chowk. The mosque has three domes and built using red sandstone and white marble. The bulbous domes are decorated with lotus and kalash finials. The fountain at the center of the courtyard has four kiosks in each corner. The mosque is surrounded by the crowded bazaar and is open to tourist to visit.

Few pics from the place. 






One of the biggest mosque in India and a famous landmark in Agra can be visited by interested tourist.

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