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Purana QilavsGurudwara Bangla Sahib

Both Purana Qila and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib are praised by travel writers. Overall, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib scores slightly higher than Purana Qila. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is ranked #7 in New Delhi with accolades from 3 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Purana Qila
8/10
New Delhi, India
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The Qila-i-Kuhna Masjid, Sher Shah's private mosque, is an excellent example of Indo-Afghan architecture in red sandstone with decorative marble touches..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The unimaginatively named 'Old Fort' is where Mughal Emperor Humayun met his end in 1556, tumbling down the steps of the Sher Mandal, which he used as a library." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Perched on a hill in the park, Purana Qila (the "Old Fort"), is popular on Sundays with locals who come here for family picnics or to hire a pedalo on the lake at the foot of the walls." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Purana Qila's translation of "Old Fort" is simple and fitting, considering it is one of the oldest forts in Delhi." Full review
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
7/10
New Delhi, India
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Topped by golden domes, this handsome white-marble gurdwara was constructed at the site where the eighth Sikh guru, Harkrishan Dev, stayed before his death in 1664." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Masses of people entering the temple, in the lines, continually moving forward to get inside." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
" Prayers, prostrations and offerings are made ritually by the many worshippers who crowd in front of the Granth Sahib, the Holy Book." Full review

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