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Which landmarks in Delhi are UNESCO World Heritage sites?
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Delhi, India, designated a World Heritage site.
Delhi is home to three sites designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites, which reflect the city's rich architectural and historical legacy:
- Red Fort: A massive 17th-century Mughal fortification built by Shah Jahan. It is renowned for its red sandstone walls and complex of palaces, gardens, and halls.123
- Qutb Minar and its Monuments: This site features the iconic Qutb Minar, a towering minaret that serves as a significant example of early Islamic architecture in India.13
- Humayunās Tomb: An early and influential example of Mughal garden-tomb architecture. Commissioned in 1569, its designāfeaturing a char bagh (paradise garden)āserved as a precursor to the Taj Mahal.43