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Jama Masjid

One of the grandest mosques in the world

This awe-inspiring mosque in Old Delhi holds over 20,000 worshippers and overlooks a maze of bustling bazaars.

In Old Delhi, Jama Masjid is the royal mosque built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 1656. It is one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world.

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Visit just before sunset for fewer crowds and magical golden-hour photography. Modest dress is essential, and you can climb the minaret for a sweeping city view—worth the extra effort.


Echoes of prayer and history in every stone.
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