TAJ MAHAL

Location

It’s in Agra city, India, near the Yamuna River.

Construction and characteristics

It was built between 1631 and 1654. 20.000 workers made this palace; it took 22 years and 40 millions of rupiahs.
The Taj Mahal is considered the most beautiful example of Mogole architecture which combines the Islamic, Persian, Indian and Turkish style.
The use of marble calls the attention more than other elements and it makes the sun reflect different colors.

Cultural significance

The idea of this palace came from the Muslim emperor Sha Jahan who wanted to build it in memory of his dearest wife Mumtaz Mahal who died during the childbirth of his 14th son. The legend says that when she died she told him to build a monument which symbolizes the beauty of her love.
After his wife’s death, the emperor was sunken by the sadness. He was defeated by his sons who shut him in a tower for 8 years where he could see the Taj Mahal and remember his wife.

We choose this wonder because its history is very romantic and the quantity of time to build it and architecture are really interesting.