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Ask anyone about a popular Indian tourist destination, the most likely answer
you may expect is Agra. Agra is a world renowned tourist destination. Each year,
millions of tourists from different parts of India as well as tourists from far-off
foreign countries come to Agra for a vacation. Agra is home to some of the most
prestigious historic places that are rich in culture and tradition. There are
also many well known museums in Agra. These museums are a major tourist attraction
in the city.
One of the famous museums in Agra is the Taj Museum. The Taj Museum is in the
premises of the Taj Mahal. It is located to the left of the platform near the
main gate of the Taj Mahal. The Taj Museum of Agra offers tourists and visitors
a close look at the original pieces of drawings of this wonderful marble monument.
A look at the drawings reveals the level of accuracy and precision that has
gone in planning the structure of the Taj Mahal. No wonder that the Taj still
holds it place among the Seven Wonders of the World. The architect was also
guessed that the construction would be done in 22 years. The Taj Museum is open
from 10 o' clock in the morning to 5 o' clock in the afternoon. These drawings
also show the layout of the graves. Besides, there are many other bewitching
collections that are worth a look.
Original drawings available here show the precision with which the architect
had planned this monument. He even anticipated that it would be completed in
22 years. Drawings of the interiors show the position of the graves in such
precision that the foot of the graves faces the viewer from any angle. Many
more such breathtaking collections are here which can also be seen. There are
royal ornaments, wonderful paintings, portraits of Mughal emperors and many
more interesting things. The Taj Museum remains closed on Fridays. The Art Gallery
of the Agra Fort is also another well known museum of Agra.
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