Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Agra

A trip to Agra cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Agra will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Agra would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained. From cultural performances to historical monuments that give you a glimpse of the past, take a look at this list to know Agra better. Include these in attractions in your itinerary for Agra and have a great vacation.

Check the list of top places for art and culture in Agra:

  1. Taj Mahal

    4.6 (7931 Votes)
    Taj Mahal

    Art And Culture, Mosque, Religious Site, Historical Site

    The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous and most recognized buildings of India and the world and the Story of Taj Mahal is monumental wonder built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is designated as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and one of the three World Heritage Sites which are located in Agra. The Taj Mahal was built of expensive marble, along w...Read more
  2. Agra Fort

    4.5 (6865 Votes)
    Agra Fort

    Historical Site, Monument, Architecture , Archaeological Site

    The Agra Fort is a historical fort bearing the honorary designation of a World Heritage Site. The fort is built on a semicircular design, and huge circular pillars form the supporting base of the fort walls. The fort has impressive defensive measures that are very interesting to see. Of the four entrances, the one named the Delhi Gate- is the most famous entrance. The Lahore Gate and Khizri Gat...Read more
  3. Fatehpur Sikri

    Art And Culture, Historical Site, Monument, Architecture

    The Fatehpur Sikri is presently a municipality of Agra but it is nationally as well as internationally famous for being a heritage city of tremendous historical importance. Emperor Akbar had founded the city as the capital of the Mughal Empire, and the city remained the functional capital till 1585. Akbar himself had laid out and directed the design and detailed organization of the Fatehpur Sik...Read more
  4. Itmad-ud-daulah

    4.3 (4176 Votes)
    Itmad-ud-daulah

    Religious Site, Garden, Monument, Architecture

    The tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah is a mausoleum built of white marble, which also consists of premises featuring luxurious gardens and composite buildings. The monument is situated upon a large garden. Around it are numerous water streams and pathways, and is contrasted with the surroundings. The structure consists of the main central build placed upon a red sandstone platform, and has a six sided m...Read more
  5. Jama Masjid

    4.3 (5088 Votes)
    Jama Masjid

    Mosque, Religious Site, Landmark, Historical Site

    The Jama Masjid is an assembling mosque for vast groups of followers, which was built by Sheikh Salim Chisti, and was among the architects which were the first creations of Fatehpur Sikri. It has the traditional design of a mosque, having the main nave with a central dome and large courtyard halls on each of the sides. There are two chamber halls square in shape which are adorned on the top wit...Read more
  6. Kalakriti Cultural And Convention Centre Image
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    Art And Culture, Entertainment, Performance, Stage Show

    The Kalakriti Cultural & Convention Centre of Agra is a live concert for the hosting of exceptional shows and demonstrations of the rich cultural and historical heritage of India. The show chiefly includes the featuring of the Sanskritik Natyashala, which is an exclusive exhibitional programme illustrating the vast diversities of the cultural aspects in India and the features of the Histori...Read more
  7. Guru Ka Tal

    4.7 (2582 Votes)
    Guru Ka Tal

    Religious Site, Gurudwara, Historical Site

    The Guru Ka Tal is originally the Sikhs place of worship which was once visited by one of the ten revered Gurus of Sikhism. The ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji voluntarily surrendered to the Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb in an act of great courage and defiance at the very spot. Later a Gurudwara was built at the spot to mark its importance. The Gurudwara is very well maintained and a perfect place ...Read more
  8. Dayal Bagh

    Neighborhoods

    This urban community, a self-sustaining community built on a 1,200-acre subsistence farm, is a marvel. No individual owns any individual part of the community. Everything is shared, including duties, electricity, milk and water. There is a robust hospital with advanced care. The community kitchen feeds pilgrims. The main attraction is the community hall of white marble, a still growing and magn...Read more
  9. Tomb Of Mariam Zamani

    3.9 (575 Votes)
    Tomb Of Mariam Zamani

    Historical Site, Architecture , Tomb

    Mariam-uz-Zamani, today also known as Jodha Bai, was the Hindu consort of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and a Rajput Princess of Jaipur. This tomb was built by her son Jahangir. First constructed as a pleasure garden in 1495, it was converted into a tomb in 1532. Of all of Akbar's wives, her tomb is nearest to him. On the ground floor there are forty chambers and the cenotaph of Mariam. The beautifu...Read more
  10. Sikandra

    Art And Culture, Garden, Historical Site, Architecture

    Sikandra is a famous heritage area of Agra which is most widely known as the burial place of Emperor Akbar. It used to be a favoured architectural site during the Mughal era, especially under Emperor Akbar. Akbar had designed his own mausoleum called Tomb of Akbar the Great or Akbar Ka Maqbara in Hindi, which he illustrated so as to depict religious unity and harmony, involving the features of ...Read more
  11. Tomb Of Akbar The Great

    4.4 (3465 Votes)
    Tomb Of Akbar The Great

    Religious Site, Landmark, Historical Site, Architecture

    The Tomb of the Greatest of the Mughal Emperors- Akbar is a very grand Mughal structure, which was built in Sikandra. Akbar himself had started the construction, and it was completed by his son Jehangir. The Southern Entrance to the Tomb is the largest gate, adorned by four decorated minarets, which are built of marble. The tomb has four storeys, with a marble floored courtyard on top which bea...Read more
  12. Buland Darwaza

    Art And Culture, Outdoors, Historical Site, Architecture

    The Buland Darwaza is a very famous structure of the Mughal architecture, and since the built it has been regarded as the Gateway of Pride, Victory, and Magnificence of the Mughal Rule. The Buland Darwaza is built mainly of the used and traditional building stone of the Mughals- the red sandstone, along with buff sandstone. As additional and decorative bearings, the top of the main courtyard ar...Read more
  13. Mankameshwar Temple

    4.7 (3168 Votes)
    Mankameshwar Temple

    Religious Site, Temple

    Mankameshwar temple is a Shiv temple wherein it is believed that prayers prayed wholeheartedly are always granted. It is also believed that when Goddess Sita was taking a dip in the water she prayed to lord Shiv, as there wasn’t a temple around at that time, lord Ram built the Mankameshwar Temple on the banks of River Yamuna. The temple on the whole is a very peaceful place with an enchan...Read more
  14. Agra Art Gallery

    3.5 (558 Votes)
    Agra Art Gallery

    Art Gallery

    To be fair the area around the Taj is absolutely bursting with little shops selling intricate marble work of the kind you get here. But none of them have the variety or the lovely art gallery feel that this one does. You will rarely find a greater or more exquisite skill in marble crafting anywhere else in the world. Just check out the semi-precious stone inlay work on every object! Coasters, j...Read more
  15. Korai Village Agra

    Village, Neighborhoods

    Be part of this memorable tour that gives you a glimpse of rural India. Nestled in Agra-Fatehpur Sikri highway, this beautiful little hamlet has an interesting history that traces back to many years when people used to live for the moment. And the best part of this village is they still leads the life of tribal India, where they are happy with their simple lifestyle. Take a tour in this village...Read more