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Taj Mahal From the Outside
Another World Heritage Site that was rated in the National Geographic Traveler article that Erik Olsen mentioned in an earlier post is the Taj Mahal. If you ever get a chance, go. It is a truly stunning piece of architecture that the Indian government knows full well it needs to protect. Of course, there is the slew of folks who clamor to sell stuff to you from the time you hit the parking lot until you get inside, but it's not the worst experience.
Here is a video from veras films shot outside the Taj Mahal. This is a glimpse of one of the most famous places in the world from a very different angle. The interviews with the kids and the music are wonderful touches.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Oceania, India, Video
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Marilyn Terrell Apr 7th 2007 3:36PM
Thanks for posting the cool video and for mentioning the Traveler report on World Heritage sites. Another amazing place in the Agra area is the majestic but abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri, created in the 16th c. by Emperor Akbar, grandfather of Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal. One of our geotourism experts who evaluated the World Heritage sites said this about the city: "Fatehpur Sikri is a fascinating place and deserves greater recognition and resources. However, much of its charm rests on the fact that it is still in use as a place of veneration and has a living cultural heritage." More description and photos here:
http://www.tourismofindia.com/hiwhh/fatehpursikri.htm