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Humayun's TombvsRed Fort
Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Humayun's Tomb is the choice of most writers compared to Red Fort. Humayun's Tomb scores 97 with recommendations from 9 reviewers including Concierge, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Humayun's Tomb
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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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Taj Mahal's red-sandstone mosque to the west of the main monument is an important gathering place for Agra's Muslims." Full review
Afar Magazine "Leave time to wander in the gardens that surround the tomb and discover floral surprises at every turn." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this must be the world’s most stunning final resting stop." Full review
Afar Magazine "Want a sneak peek of the Taj Mahal? Completed in 1572, Humayun's tomb was the first garden-tomb in India and inspired many architectural wonders, including the iconic Taj Mahal." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"You enter the huge Mughal Garden (chahar bagh), enclosed by walls and in the centre of which Humayun's tomb was built in 1565, as you would a blissful abode in the paradise of Allah." Full review
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Don't miss the tomb chamber, which is a masterpiece of simplicity and balance.
Afar Magazine "Go inside the tomb for a look at the block carvings of the central chamber which evoke the marble lattice screens seen in Mughal architecture." Full review
Red Fort Fodor's Concierge Frommer's Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Shahjahanabad, New Delhi, India
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Fodor's "Named for its red-sandstone walls, the Red Fort, near the Yamuna River in Old Delhi, is the greatest of Delhi's palace cities." Full review
Concierge "The greatest of Delhi's Mughal palace-cities, the Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century and was home to about 3,000 people in its heyday."
Frommer's "Built by Shah Jahan, the most prolific architect and builder of the Mughal empire, Lal Qila must have been a very modern departure from labyrinthine Agra Fort." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Converted into a barracks by the British, this massive fort is a sandstone carcass of its former self, but it still conjures a picture of the splendour of Mughal Delhi." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Pass through the Lahore gate and continue down the Chatta Chowk, once the royal harem's shopping district and now a bazaar." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Built in 1648 for the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan, the fort is a microcosm of politics, economy and life during the Mughal era." Full review
Afar Magazine "This is a snapshot from the 17th-century fort constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Buy tickets and rent audioguides here for the Red Fort." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Built in 1638 by the Emperor Shah Jahan, the "forbidden city" of Old Delhi, encircled by red sandstone walls, housed the emperor's government and palaces." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set at the eastern edge of Shahjahanabad, this sprawling 17th-century fort complex gets its name from the massive red sandstone walls (more than a mile and a half long in total) that surround it." Full review
