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Agra fort or the Red Fort of Agra stands proudly close to the well-manicured gardens of the world-wonder of the Taj Mahal. This  resplendent Mughal monument of the16th �century is a dominant red sandstone fortress standing cradled in its 2.5-km-long enclosing walls. Agra Fort is also inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Agra Fort is a UNESCO inscribed World Heritage Site This beautiful structure houses a number of palaces, including the Jahangir Palace, the Khas Mahal, the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Public Audience), the Musamman Burj, the Diwan-i-Am, among others. Besides the Taj Mahal, it is another extremely popular tourist attraction in Agra, a specimen of fine Mughal architecture. Agra Fort has been rated as one of the 10 best forts in India . Fast Facts about Agra Fort Location : On the west bank of the River Yamuna, about 2km upstream from the Taj Mahal Built by : Mughal Emperor, Akbar Built in : 1565 Highlights : Various beautiful palaces and 2 mosques How to Reach : From ...

When people think of Agra, they think of Taj Mahal. But believe me when I say that there are other things to do in Agra beside Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Besides Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri, other attraction is Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb but it is hardly a hidden attraction in Agra. Many people visit Agra but what when anyone is asked for the attractions worth visiting they come up with names like Taj Mahal , Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daula Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri and rarely Sikandra. [Here's more on popular things to do in Agra and how to get around and get there ] Around Agra, Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur is a popular destination but then again hardly hidden as it is popular around the world as a UNESCO World Heritage Site so is Fatehpur Sikri. Listed below are what I think some lesser known attractions around Agra. Mehtab Bagh Mehtab Bagh offers perfect photo ops to capture Taj Mahal in its glory 50 years ago, when the Taj was built on the Yamuna's south bank, a ...