Thursday, June 26, 2008

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal in Agra, India is one of the eight wonders of the world – for good reason. This monument to love and wealth is genuine art in architecture. The grand scale, use of symmetry, and use of water accents is truly inspirational. Of course, a lot of the allure may have been 2 ½ hours free from beggars, rickshaw wallas, and street vendors who are not allowed inside. The scale of the edifice can only be appreciated by walking the gardens and pausing to appreciate the structures from every angle. The bas relief and inlaid marble are amazing. The crowds are calm, appreciative and fairly subdued making the whole experience quite enjoyable. The Taj is most certainly a national treasure of India which the government is working hard to preserve by banning diesel vehicles in the vicinity. (Additional pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/Rick.Turley/TajMajal )Posted by Picasa

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