The Taj Mahal, one of the world’s most treasured architectural gems, is a mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, that took 21 years to build. We put together some of our favourite photos of the iconic building and its surroundings.

Men riding camels down the River Yamuna outside the Tal Mahal (Gavin Hellier/Robert Harding)

India, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, The Taj Mahal, this Mughal mausoleum has become the tourist emblem of India

 

Indian families visiting the site (Wendy Connett/Robert Harding)

The Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

The Taj Mahal on a misty day (Neil Emmerson/Robert Harding)

Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

People carrying water at the riverside (Gavin Hellier/Robert Harding)

Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, across the Jumna (Yamuna) River, Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Taj Mahal seen from across the river (Ben Pipe/Robert Harding)

Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflected in the Yamuna River, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site (Gavin Hellier/Robert Harding)

India, Uttar Pradesh, Agra, The Taj Mahal, this Mughal mausoleum has become the tourist emblem of India

Women in colourful Saris (Gavin Hellier/Robert Harding)

Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Women in colourful Saris, Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Interior of red sandstone mosque (Masjid) at the Taj Mahal (Annie Owen/Robert Harding)

Interior of red sandstone mosque (Masjid) at the Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

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