Jama Masjid

Constructed by Shah Jahan in the 17th century A.D, Jama Masjid, near the Red Fort is the biggest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid is constructed on a high platform with three onion shaped domes adorned with black stripes. It has four minarets in four corners. Its courtyard has a reservoir of water in the center.

This courtyard can gather as many as 10,000 people at a time. This mosque was constructed in red sandstone with inlaid white marble. Its construction took around 14 years.

The top of the towers provide a bird's eye view of the old city.
A perfect example of Mughal architecture, the Jama Masjid has three gateways. The largest and highest on the east was reserved exclusively for the emperor. The main courtyard of the mosque is 408 square feet and paved with red stone. In the centre is a large marble tank in which the devout wash before attending prayers.

Open Hours: Daily dawn- dusk; closed during prayer times.

Admission: Entry is free

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Contact Information

Jama Masjid
Off Netaji Subhash Marg
110006 New Delhi, DL

Tel. +911126110606

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