Download or read book Delhi (India) - Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delhi is known for its impressive range of structures - fortifications, mosques, and tombs - built during the centuries when Delhi was the center of large Muslim empires. There are literally dozens of notable sites scattered around the city, and several of them are internationally famous as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The most visited sites are the Red Fort (the 17th century palace of the Mughal emperor), Jama Masjid (a vast and beautiful 17th century mosque), the Qutub Minar (a 73-meter high tower, dating to the 13th century but still with well-preserved intricate carvings), Humayun's Tomb (the vast 16th century tomb of a Mughal emperor), and Purana Qila (a 16th century Mughal citadel). Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.