India ... Amazing, controversial, yet spiritualized ... In order to feel all its splendor, you should definitely visit the central city of the country, Delhi. The new capital of India has carefully preserved the ancient monuments of different historical periods.
Delhi is in sixth place in the world in terms of population. The fact is that it includes several satellite cities, so more than 13 million people live in it. This is a city with developed infrastructure, it is the largest scientific, financial and economic, transport center of the country.
The historical significance of the city is also of interest. It is still not known exactly when Delhi arose, but it is considered one of the oldest on the planet. According to the most popular version, the first settlement on this site was founded as far back as 3000 BC. In support of the fact that the capital of India has an ancient history, more than 60,000 monuments testify. Until the 19th century, this city was called Indraprastha. After it was completely destroyed by the British,
New Delhi was built
. The sights preserved since then remind residents of all the important historical moments.
Now the capital of India consists of the Old and New cities. The old part was founded by the Mongol emperor in the 17th century. The oldest remains of at least 8 cities that had different rulers and culture were preserved in it. In the new part, the culture of “jeans” youth and the sadhu (holy hermits) are miraculously interwoven, here you can see ox-carts and the latest expensive cars.
At the same time, the capital of India does not have its own official flag, therefore, during the festivities, the national Indian flag rises above the city.
New Delhi is located two kilometers from the Old Town. Connaught Square is its business center. It is surrounded by colonial-style houses . There are many different restaurants and shops, tourist offices and banks. From this square begins Rajput Street, giving direction to travelers to the Gateway of India. This attraction is a 48-meter arch, built in honor of the Indian military, who died in the First World War. In this part of the capital, you can see the Bahai Temple, which is made in the form of a lotus, visit the National Museum and the Rashtrapati Bhavan Palace.
Walking around the old Dali, you can see the Red Fort - an octagon, which is surrounded by a wall of red sandstone. It was built in 1857 and was the residence of the rulers of the Great Mongol dynasty. In the same part you can visit the largest Indian mosque, which seats more than 25 thousand people. Here is kept the head of the Koran, which was recorded under the speech of the Prophet Muhammad.
In addition, Delhi is the resort capital of India, where guests come from all over the world. Each traveler will be able to take home a piece of this mysterious country, bought in an old oriental bazaar or in the latest hypermarket.