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Humayun's Tomb vs Purana Qila
Humayun's Tomb and Purana Qila are both endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Humayun's Tomb ranks significantly better than Purana Qila. Humayun's Tomb comes in at #1 in New Delhi with positive reviews from 9 publications such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Humayun's Tomb
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Concierge
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East Nizamudhin, 5 km (3 mi) southeast of Connaught Pl., New Delhi, India
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Fodor's
"Freshly restored in 2013 after six years of painsatking conservation work, this moument is a sight to behold."
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Concierge
"Humayun's tomb, composed of earthy red sandstone and pure white marble, is... quietly impressive. The tomb is surrounded by a meticulously kept garden."
Frommer's
"Though the Taj's beauty (and the money spent) eclipsed this magnificent example of the garden tomb, it's well worth a visit."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The intention, righteously achieved, was to honor India's second Mughal ruler, who had fallen down a flight of stairs to his death."
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Lonely Planet
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"The Taj Mahal's red-sandstone mosque to the west of the main monument is an important gathering place for Agra's Muslims."
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Purana Qila
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Michelin Guide
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New Delhi, India
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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..."
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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."
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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."
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Afar Magazine
"Purana Qila's translation of "Old Fort" is simple and fitting, considering it is one of the oldest forts in Delhi."
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