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Lal Qila (Red Fort)

Constructed by the great Mughal builder Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648, the mammoth Red Fort in Delhi represents the peak of the Mughal dynasty's power. Today the imposing sandstone walls and battlements continue to dominate Old Delhi's skyline, but the fort is a mere shadow of its former self. The fort's main gate, Lahore Gate, so named because it faces towards Lahore now in Pakistan, was a potent symbol in the fight for independence. It continues to serve as the backdrop to the prime minister's address to the nation on Independence Day (15 August).

Address: 
Lahore Gate,
Delhi,
India
Opening times: 

Tues-Sun 0900-1800.

Admission fees: 

Yes

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
Yes

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