You have all probably seen this picture before...but I must say seeing the Taj Mahal in person was amazing. It really is the most beautiful building I have ever seen. It was built 500 years ago as the mausoleum for the Maharajah's beloved 3rd wife, who died giving birth to their 14th child.
Up close the detail on the building is stunning. The marble is white, grey and brown and is decorated throughout with calligraphy from the Koran and flowers and vines made of semi precious stones.
The flowers are inlaid in the marble and are made of 7 different semi--precious stone. It twinkles in the sun when the light hits it just right.
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