Location:

Agra, India

A.K.A:

It is often purely simplified to “The Taj”

Built:

Construction began in 1632 and was completed in approximately 1648.

Measurements:

The Taj Mahal is 55 meters tall. The dome itself measures 18 meters in diameter and 24 meters high.

Notes:

Today, the Taj Mahal attracts 2 to 3 million visitors every year of whom 200,000 come from overseas, making it the most popular tourist attraction in India.