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    • ]]>     Taj MahalThe Taj Mahal- A symbol of love, is a crypt positioned in Agra, India. It was built under Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor in the remembrance of his beloved spouse, Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is measured to be the most excellent example of Mughal construction, a technique which combines essentials from Turkish, Indian, Islamic and Persian architectural approach. In the year 1983, Taj Mahal was named as the jewel of the Muslim art in the country and it became UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is among the unanimously masterwork of the world’s heritage. Taj Mahal is an incorporated symmetric complex of structures which was completed in the year 1648. The chief designer of Taj Mahal is Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.

    The Taj Mahal has been honored among the most beautiful monuments on the earth. It is one of the seven wonders. The center of attraction of Taj Mahal is the pasty marble tomb that stands on the square platform consisting of an even construction with an iwan, Arch shaped entrance, topped by a very large dome. Similar to most of the Mughal tombs, the basic essentials are Persian in basis. The pedestal of this beautiful monument is an outsized, multi-chambered construction. The beauty of Taj Mahal attracts millions of tourists every year mostly overseas. The tourists prefer to visit during the time, when the weather is cool i.e. mostly between October to February. For the safety reasons, only 5 items are allowed inside the premises of the Taj Mahal which are small video cameras, water bottles, still cameras, small purses and mobile phones.
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    The dazzling architectural display of the Mughals which is shown on the tomb, the exterior decorations that includes Herringbone, Plant motifs, Incised Painting and Spandrel detail, the interior decorations that includes the Arch of Jail, Inlay detail, delicate pierce work and the detail of jail, the beautiful garden and the outlay buildings like the gateway of the Taj Mahal and the masjid in the premises makes this beautiful monument a major tourist attraction. The lovers consider it to be a holy place and a paradise to be in.

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    • ]]>     Eiffel tower is an iron tower in Paris, France. It is built on the Champ De Mars, a large green space close to the Seine River. The tower is considered to be a global symbol of France and the tower also comes under the 7 wonders of the world. It is one of the most popular structure and the tallest building in the beautiful city of Paris. The tower was constructed in the year 1889 and around 200,000,000 tourists have visited this place since it was built. In the year 2006 the place was visited by 6,719,200 tourists which shows that place is quite popular and one of the paid structure in the world.
    The tower is 325 m (1,063ft) high which will be equal to 81 levels of a normal building and also the antenna which is 24 m (79ft) high. The designer of this tower was Gustave Eiffel and tower was named after him. Presently the Eiffel tower is the fifth tallest structure of France but in Paris it is the tallest structure. The metal and non metal structure of the tower weighs around 10,000 tones but if we will see only the component it weighs around 7,300. The formation of the tower was determined through mathematical calculations and wind resistance. On the Eiffel tower there are 72 names engraved by Gustave Eiffel on their contribution in building the tower. The name includes the names of the French scientists, engineers and some other notable people. The construction of the tower actually got started in 1887 but tower got completed in 1889.
    The first level of the tower is 57.63m (189 ft). Space CINIEFFEL gives an outstanding Panorama of outlook from the Eiffel tower. Souvenir shops, restaurants, post office can also be seen. In Panorama gallery the monuments of Paris are displayed. The second level is 115.73 m and offers telescope shops, Jules Verne restaurant (extremely costly) and also the animated displays. The third is 276.13 m. outstanding panorama views, Paris day or night and also its surroundings. Presently, the restored office and the featuring wax statue of Gustave Eiffel and Thomas Edison is in conversation.

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