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Taj Mahal in Agra, India, and Doma Martyrdom Site in Chennai

**Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal is a representative Mughal architecture located in **Agra**, India, and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife, *Mumtaz Mahal**, and is a beautiful building made of white marble. A harmony of elaborate Islamic architecture, Persian, and Indian architecture. Central dome (approximately 73m high) and four minarets. UNESCO World Heritage Site (designated in 1983). Visit Tips: The most beautiful view is during sunrise and sunset. Closed on Fridays (Muslim prayer time). Food, tripods, and large bags are prohibited from entering. **Mountain Cathedral Cathedral (Mountain Cathedral) next to the cave where Thomas hid and prayed for 3 years => Thomas' footprints when he escaped. **Thomas' Martyrdom Site
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