Curiosities said about the Taj Mahal

Although many consider it a temple,  the Taj Mahal is a mausoleum  that hides a beautiful and tragic love story between an emperor and his wife. This majestic building was built in the 17th century and is located near the city of Agra, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, in India, and is undoubtedly a must-see for the thousands of tourists who visit this corner of India. But let's delve into the love story that surrounds this magical place.

Curiosities:

• Around 20,000 people and more than 1,000 elephants worked in its construction 
• All chief architects were ordered blinded and had their hands cut off so they could never build anything like it. 
• It was about to be destroyed in the 19th century by the English
• The Taj Mahal receives more than 3 million visitors a year and is one of the most photographed tourist destinations in the world.
• Its architecture is based on Persian, Islamic and Indian styles. It has been part of the 7 Wonders of the World since 2007.
• Depending on how the sun hits it, the mausoleum can be seen in up to 10 different shades of color
• The Taj Mahal took 22 years to fully build Taj means “crown” and Mahal means “first lady of the palace”