The Seven Wonders of the World

Taj Mahal

Agra, India

History

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum made of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife.

Hotels

• Oberoi Amarvilas Agra

Offers: Pool, stunning view of the Taj Mahal, restaurant

• The Gateway Hotel by Fateway Agra

Offers: Airport shuttle service, view of the World Heritage Site, hotel gardens, spa, traditional therapies, freshwater pool

• Crystal Sarovar Premiere Agra

Offers: Rooftop pool, fresco dining area, restaurants, airport shuttle service

Restaurants

• Masala Kraft

Food: contemporary Indian, hand ground spices and traditional recipes

Seating: fully air-conditioned interior seating area, best by reservation

Store Hours: 12:30 PM to 2:45 PM

Dinner - 7:00 PM to 11:45 PM

• Taverna dei Quaranta

Food: Roman, regional Italian, all prepared homemade-style

Seating: air-conditioned, or outdoors streetside, reservations are welcome

Store Hours: 11:00 am to 11:30 pm, daily

• Hostaria da Nerone

Food: classic Roman pasta and pizza

Seating: air-conditioned, or terrace viewing the Colosseum

Store Hours: 12:00 to 3:00 pm, 7:00 to 11:00 pm, daily