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Jama Masjid
Religious site4.5 · 70 1673.6 · 2 433≈ 1 hFree entry
One of India's largest historic mosques, commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in 1656. Built of red sandstone and white marble, this grand complex towers above the bustling lanes of Old Delhi. Its vast courtyard accommodates up to 25,000 worshippers, while the 40-metre southern minaret offers sweeping panoramic views over the historic Chandni Chowk bazaar and nearby Red Fort.
Highlights
- Vast courtyard holding up to 25,000 worshippers
- Panoramic views from the 40-metre minaret
- Mughal architecture in red sandstone and marble
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