Red Fort (Lal Quila)

 RED FORT

Location: Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi,110006.

Nearest metro station: Lal Quila

Timing: 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM ( Closed on Monday)

Red fort is one of the historic monuments located in Delhi. This monument gets its name from the red-colored sandstone used for construction by the Mughals.

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This fort is located in the center of the city and was used as a ceremonial spot for the royals. Even today, the spot is used for political and national ceremonies. Red Fort is not just about the outer beauty of the fortified wall. The fort is octagonal in shape and many regions of the fort are decorated with marble works.Every evening, a sound and light show is conducted inside the fort, which is watched by thousands of people.

There are many shop are available inside the fort and these shops sold pure silks, jewellery, gems,silver and other artistic object. A small tea house is the only working restaurant inside the fort. 

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