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Qutab Minar

Mehrauli, New Delhi, India
As featured in Day trips from New Delhi
Ranked #6 of 102 attractions in New Delhi
4.5 of 5 stars 438 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites, Observation Decks/ Towers, Historic Sites
Fee: No
Description: Construction on this sandstone minaret was begun in 1192. Surrounded by other historical sites, it is the most popular monument in India.
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cumbria
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

The carving on the stone is amazing! Well worth a stop off. We went late in the afternoon not too long before closing and the sun position was gorgeous for all those photos!

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Kanpur, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

nice heritage.government should look towards the world heritage and protect them .

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Madurai, India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Its just a historical place. You could click a few snaps and sit for few minutes but thats about it. There is nothing much to see around apart from the Minar. Maybe if you have enough time you should visit it, or I don't think its a must see place.

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Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

A visit to the Qutb Complex is part of my tour of North India when staying in Delhi. The 'Minar' towers over an historic spot where Islam sultans 'arrived' in India yet there is a mixture of Islam and Hindu culture here - reflected in the architectural styles. The Qutb (Arabic for pole) is the world's highest brick minaret which,... More

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Nyon, Geneve, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

this temple is particularly special. realy rare in this city of Delhi. many people to visit this temple every day. many people to visit this temple every day. many people to visit this temple every day.

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london
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The walls of the tower has been engraved on the Koran, as is the texture, is a beautiful building as well as high. From the guide, but previously it was able to climb the tower, , there a lots of people too having picninc and ejoying , i dont like when people litter at the mom\numet , it's there heritage... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I spent about an hour here by myself wandering around, it was not amazing, it probably won't be visited again, if you have time its worth coming and it seemed like the children around here were enjoying it...

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Navi Mumbai, India
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

A Joy filled with lot of sorrows. Joyous when i look at it as a great structure which is in my country. Looks awesome with its crystal clear architecture and finish. A great place to visit Sorrow when i look at the remains of the old temple which was destroyed by the nasty moguls to construct the Minar.

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Oral, Kazakhstan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Ancient structures of this site that still stand out in their grandeur are worth seeing. Take a walk through the pillar corridor and feel the powers of the past times coming to life in your heart. Very nice place. Loved sitting on the green grass and enjoying the tranquility.

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BAHRAIN
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Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The Minar is in Mehrauli, 2 kms from the Hauz Khas flyover on the outer ring road. I will be objectice in my review narrating my experience being a native of the city and having visited the site multiple times over a period of 25 years. It' sad that all the entry fee collected over the years has not contributed... More

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