There are countless historical places in Delhi that will take you on a journey back in time. Even amidst the roar of traffic and the bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to spot reminders of Delhi’s rich past in nearly every part of the city: a medieval dome in the middle of a roundabout, an astronomical observatory next to a major shopping hub, grand colonial edifices that are now major political offices, lovely tombs surrounded by lush gardens, and ruins tucked away inside residential colonies. Discover the layers of history surrounding the Indian capital with our guide to Delhi’s iconic and lesser-known heritage sites.

A paradise for history lovers, there are myriad magnificent places to visit in Delhi.

1. FATEHPURI MASJID

2. QUTAB MINAR

3. PURANA QILA

4. HUMAYUN’S TOMB

5. HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN AULIYA DARGAH

6. RED FORT

7. JAMA MASJID

8. JANTAR MANTAR

9. SAFDARJUNG’S TOMB

10. TUGHLAQABAD FORT

11. LODHI GARDEN

12. RASHTRAPATI BHAWAN

13. INDIA GATE