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      • The incredible and chaotic city of Delhi, capital of India, is home to three World Heritage Sites. These three sites are all from the Mughal era of Indian history, and all three are among the most famous monuments in Delhi.
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    Jun 14, 2019 · The incredible and chaotic city of Delhi, capital of India, is home to three World Heritage Sites. These three sites are all from the Mughal era of Indian history, and all three are among the most famous monuments in Delhi. Read on then, for our guide to the World Heritage Sites in Delhi! UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Delhi, India (HD) Watch on.

  3. Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi. Built in the early 13th century a few kilometres south of Delhi, the red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak to 14.32 m at its base, and alternating angular and rounded flutings.

  4. Mar 23, 2024 · Delhi is one of the oldest cities in the world and home to 3 UNESCO world heritage sites, the Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb and the Red Fort. There is history everywhere in Delhi. India’s capital city has been continuously occupied for over 3,000 years!

  5. Humayun's Tomb, Delhi. This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.

  6. Feb 25, 2024 · Among its many attractions, three sites stand out as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, recognised for their outstanding universal value – Qutab Minar, Red Fort, and Humayun’s Tomb.

  7. Feb 12, 2022 · However, some of these monuments are recognized as world heritage sites by UNESCO. These heritage monuments attract national as well as international travellers as part of India tour packages. Here is the list of UNESCO Heritage Sites in Delhi. Humayun’s Tomb. Image Source

  8. Red Fort Complex. The Red Fort Complex was built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad – the new capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan. Named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone, it is adjacent to an older fort, the Salimgarh, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546, with which it forms the Red Fort Complex.