Тип: Забележителности
Добавено от: Videоguide
Добавено на: 05.05.2011
Държава: Индия
Населено място: Агра
A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Agra, India by TravelPod blogger Katrinaoliver titled "The Taj Mahal". TravelPod is a company of TripAdvisor™. Katrinaoliver's travel blog entry: "Today was a 5.15am start as we were visiting the Taj Mahal for sunrise. It is one of those images that you have seen so much that to actually see it for real felt a little weird. I was wondering if it was going to be bigger or smaller, more impressive or a little disappointing. We arrived at the site and after the security checks we made our way in through the East Gate. As we approached it was clear that it was more than going to live up to the expectations. The local guide explained to us that it is the tomb of Shajahan's favourite wife Mumtaz-Mahal. Apparently, the marble walls of the Taj Mahal change colour with the time of day - at dawn it is pale pink, at noon it is blindingly white and at sunset it is golden. As we entered it is difficult to describe how we felt but it was one of those moments that will always stay with me! Just as fabulous as I had imagined it actually felt a little surreal to be stood looking at it! We took loads of pictures and then wandered around enjoying the sheer beauty of the place. The gardens, with their dark green cypresses and water channels are an integral part of the artistry of this romantic building. Although as dawn broke the place got busier and busier it was still very peaceful and never felt crowded. I even managed to sit on the ...