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Humayun's Tomb This tomb, built for the second Mughal emperor, launched a great Mughal architectural legacy -- even the Taj, which was built by Humayun's great-grandson, was inspired by it. Old Fort The ruins of this fort are located on a small hill which once stood on the banks of the Yamuna river. Safdarjung Tomb Built in 1753-54 as the mausoleum of Safdarjang, the viceroy of Awadh, (a place near Lucknow, famous for its delicious Mughlai food),under the Mughal Emperor, Mohammed Shah. Jantar Mantar Few minutes walk from Connaught Place is a strange collection of solomon coloured structures. These were built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur and is actually an observatory. Red Fort  Red Fort or lal qila as it is more popularly known is a masterpiece of architecture and one of the most haunting spots for tourists from both India and abroad. Qutab Minar Qutub Minar, after the Red Fort is the most sought after spot by tourists who come to Delhi.It is 72.5 metres high and one has to climb 379 steps to get to the top. The Gardens Delhi Development Authority is trying best to provide the residents of Delhi with some greenery by construction of parks and gardens. Moghul Gardens The famous Mughal Gardens is located in the premises of the Rashtrapati Bhavan - the official residence of the President of India. Rose Garden National Rose Garden is situated in the Chanakya Puri area of the capital. This garden has some of the rare and imported rose variety. Lodhi Garden Adjoining the India International Center is the Garden, around the tombs of Sayid and Lodhi rulers. delight of joggers, picnikers and those wishing to romance with their friends or fiancees, Lodi Gardens is a huge area which has room for all kinds of people. The Zoo The Delhi Zoo, close to Purana Qila, was set up in 1959 and is spread over an area of 214 acres. It is regarded as one of the finest zoos in Asia and efforts have been made to provide an almost natural habitat to the animals and the birds. MUSEUMS National Rail MuseumThe 150-year long history of Indian railways with all its developments phases is well represented in the National Rail MuseumThe Rail Transport Museum is a must for rail buffs. National Museum Museums are a showcase to the past and the present. Art lovers would certainly love the splendid display of contemporary art in the National Gallery of Modern Art at Jaipur House while one can glimpse the relics and artifacts ranging from the times of Indus Valley Civilization to the present at the National Museum. Museum of Natural History The focus in this museum is on ecology. The various galleries visitors through the gamut of the earth's natural resource. Nehru Museum & Planetorium Situated at the erstwhile residence of Late Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, Nehru Museum & Planetarium is the best place to learn about the history of the Independence Movement of India. Crafts Museum Crafts museums is at Pragati Maidan Grounds. Open from 10am-5pm daily. The Crafts Museum at Pragati Maidan display Indian handicrafts and offer first-hand experience of craftsmen at work. Gandhi Darshan & Gandhi National Museum Gandhi Darshan & Gandhi National Museum is across Rajghat and Gandhi smriti is on Tees January Marg). Dara Shikoh Library Dara Shikoh Library. Located in the grounds of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, near the General Post Office, is the Dara Shikoh Library of the Department of Archaeology Delhi Administration. Dolls Museum There are about 6,000 dolls in Shankar's International Dolls Museum, collected from over 85 countries. A unique museum of Dolls is located near the ITO crossing on the Bahadur Shah Jafar Marg . National Science Centre Designed specially for kids, the National Science Centre Museum has a large collection of working science models to educate children about the scientific facts and how things work and awaken their curiosity to know more. source: sightseeing in delhi {www.delhiplaces.com}