Museums & culture in Delhi
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The 17th-century Mughal palace-fort in Old Delhi, built of red sandstone and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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#1 of 6
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2 h
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The 17th-century Mughal palace-fort in Old Delhi, built of red sandstone and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. India's Independence Day address is given from its ramparts.
Closed on Mondays. Arrive at opening to avoid queues and the midday heat, and allow around two hours.
A guided visit or a combined Old Delhi tour with a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk.
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