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Qutub Minar

The tall brick minaret and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Time needed1 hour
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Qutub Minar, Delhi

About Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar is a tall minaret of red sandstone and marble, about 73 metres high, begun in 1193 and completed by later rulers. The surrounding complex has the Iron Pillar, ruins of early mosques and richly carved arches, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What to see and do

  • 73-metre tower with carved bands
  • Iron Pillar of Delhi
  • Ruins of early mosques

Good to know

  • Carry water, the complex has little shade
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