New Delhi offers its guests many exciting and remarkable places to visit. Cathedrals and mosques of ultimate beauty, ancient palaces and museums and many other spots of cultural significance will fit every tourist taste and fancy. Tourists should necessarily visit the Jama Masjid mosque. Its name can be interpreted as “flying in the sky”. This mosque is the largest one in India and the second by its size in the world. The building is placed on the 10m pedestal that makes it visible almost from every district of the city.
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The temple was heavily invested in. It features luxurious interior design and inimitable architectural style. As many years ago so now the temple is the main symbol of local aristocracy. The city offers several dozens of museums for tourist exploration each of them keeping unique collections of artifacts. The national Museum devoted to culture and traditions of local folks is best worth visiting for those tourists striving to get a deeper insight into the culture of New Delhi. Other museums worth visiting are the National philatelic museum and the Fine Arts Museum of Lalit Kala Akademi (National Academy of Fine Art).
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The Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum is no less remarkable for exploring local culture and history. The cultural institution is the residence of the former Prime Minister of India. Here you can see personal belongings of the Nehru-Gandhi family, including photographs. A special focus is placed on the life of the man of outstanding personality. The spot where the politician died at the hands of his own Sikh bodyguards in 1984 is marked in the garden. The Nehru Memorial Museum is dedicated to Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira's father. Here, tourists have the opportunity to find out how the independence movement was born in India.
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Those fond of contemporary art will be interested in the National Gallery of Modern Art. The gallery is divided into two parts: an outdoor one displaying beautiful sculptures and an indoor one where the collection consists mainly of works of fine art. Such cultural institutions as the National Rail Museum will please fans of technology with trains from different eras it has collected. The Archeological Museum is of great interest to history buffs, while those traveling with kids are welcome to the two following museums: The National Children's Museum providing various activities for them, as well as the Shankar's International Dolls Museum with its magnificent collection of dolls from around the world. In the capital of India, you can also find the Madame Tussauds Museum presenting wax figures of prominent Indian figures and popular Hollywood stars.
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In 1986, Fariborz Sahba completed the construction of another temple, which is now one of the symbols of India - the Lotus Temple. Its blooming lotus shape became recognizable immediately. The building is a vivid example of the expressionist style mixed with biotech, as evidenced by numerous architectural awards. The temple is open to representatives of all faiths. Its structure includes 27 "petals" grouped in clusters of three on each side. In 2001, the Lotus Temple became the world's most visited building, according to CNN. Another interesting New Delhi's shrine is the Hanuman Temple with its huge statue of a monkey-like deity dating back to 1724.
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Nearby is the Mehrauli Archaeological Park - the famous archaeological site, which keeps more than a hundred historical monuments. For example, here you can explore New Delhi's oldest fort - Lal Kot dating back to 1060. Among other monuments are the ancient Tomb of Balban (1287), the Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb (1526), and graves of other sultans of various dynasties who ruled during later centuries. The famous stepwell Rajon Ki Baoli deserves a separate visit. The complex became an archaeological park in 1997 and opened to the public in 2000. About forty monuments have been restored since then.
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However, just like strolling through Lodhi Garden that keeps tombs of Muhammad Shah, Sikandar Lodi, Shish Gumbad, and Bara Gumbad. This is one of the most popular places to walk among locals, which is not surprising given the views grabbing attention immediately, drawing colorful pictures in the imagination. Visitors to the Indian capital can also discover many interesting cultural institutions where people go to enjoy theatrical performances. Among the most popular theaters are the Akshara Theatre and the OddBird Theatre.
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Lotus Temple, New Delhi
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» The Lotus Temple, or the Bahá'í House, is one of the nine temples built all over the world. It belongs to Bahái followers. It is modern religion that lacks confessional restrictions, sermons, priests, and altars. Adherents to this religion don’t worship icons and sculptures. 
Facts:» The huge white building that resembles a lotus flower was built in 1986 on the donations collected all over the world. The project architect was Fariborz Sahba, an Iranian who lived in Canada.
» Before the construction, the building project had been modeled on the computer for two years. The main hall that has a diameter of 75 m and is 31 m high can accommodate from 1 300 to 2 500 visitors. The Bahá'í House was awarded several architectural prizes.
» In Bahá'í temples, adherents of any religion can pray. Here, volunteers serving visitors and the temple work.
» Over the years of its existence, the temple was visited by more people than the Taj Mahal or the Eiffel Tower was.
Cathedral Church of the Redemption, New Delhi
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» The Cathedral Church of the Redemption is a reminder of British rule. It was founded by Anglican missionaries preaching the gospel. The church was built in 1862, in the colonial epoch. » The building is decorated with dark scarlet stone. The color gradually changes and creates a gradient going from the roof and reaching triangular porticoes under the base of the bell tower.
» The church is located near the Parliament House in the central district of Dehli. The church fits harmoniously into the space composition of other buildings.
» The outer walls are painted red. With it, the church symbolizes the blood of Christian martyrs. They were citizens dying during the Sepoy Rebellion when Indian soldiers rose against the English colonial policy.
» The luxurious interior of the church decorated with paintings and carved figurines has been preserved. The walls are stained glass. Everything looks quite modest. It is always cool inside.
» The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Dehli (India) has been well preserved. There is a natural grass lawn around the church. The doors of the church are always open to visitors.
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
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» Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is a big stadium for football matches, other sports competitions, and concerts in Dehli. Facts:» The stadium can accommodate up to 60 000 visitors. During festive events, it accommodates 100 000 spectators.
» It is the headquarters of the Indian Olympic Association that presents the country in the Olympic Games. The sports stadium was opened in 1982.
» It was named after the Prime Minister of independent India Jawaharlal Nehru. Here, football teams, cricket players, and athletes train. Basketball, volleyball, and table tennis competitions are held on the other playground.
» The field is 106x68 m. The sports stadium was reconstructed by the 19th Commonwealth Games. The renovation lasted 3 years. A canopy was added. For these games, a swimming pool was constructed. It cost $85 million.
» Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is depicted on a postage stamp. You can enter its territory only during competitions or festive events. At other times, the stadium is not open to the public.
