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Jama Masjid : This striking mosque (camera Rs 150, Rs 20 minaret top) is the largest in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan. Begun in 1644, it wasn't completed until 1658. The mosque has three gateways, four angle towers and two minarets standing 40 m high, and is constructed of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble. The main entry point is Gate No 3.

The courtyard of the mosque can hold 25 000 people. From the top of the southern minaret one can get superb views of the city.