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Explained: Why April 18 is celebrated as International Day for Monuments and Sites; Indian Express

India is home to 38 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, out of the 1121 such spots identified around the world. So far, only China, Italy, Spain, Germany, and France have more locations on the list than India.

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There’s More to Agra Than the Taj Mahal; Barbara Weibel; Hole In The Donut

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“Do it in ONE day only. Get in and get out.” That’s the advice Barbara Weibel was repeatedly given about visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. People said Agra was a dirty, dusty, crowded city that didn’t warrant a visit of more than a few hours. Being a bit of a rebel, however, she was unconvinced”…

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