Delhi, India is a great city and full of amazing contemporary cultural elements. And more than this there are some incredible historic landmarks, temples and other major buildings that continue to be a part of contemporary society and some of them also serve important symbolic and literally landmarks and monuments. In addition, a great deal of the contemporary performance genres are based on traditional beliefs and practices, which keeps Delhi’s history present in the contemporary. All of these aspects contribute to the dynamic atmosphere that is present in the city and continually entices larger numbers of tourists every year.
There are numerous landmarks and attractions that are popular activities associated with visiting Delhi . The Qutb Minar , a giant tower in the city, is one of the popular landmarks. It is the largest brick minaret, which means tower, in the world and dates back to the late 12th century. However, completion of its top story level did not conclude until much later in the 14th century.
The construction of the tower was manifested under the direction of the first Muslim ruler, Qutb-ud-din Aibak. Among its many distinctions is that of being one of the primary early examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. Actual construction of the tower began in 1193 and there are 379 steps that lead to the top. Only the base of the tower was completed during its initial construction phase. It remains the most popular and highest visited attraction in Delhi and even receives more visitors than the Taj Mahal , which is actually one of its most famous.