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Beira Baixa: Alternative Experiences in Portugal

Posted on May 23, 2020May 23, 2020by Ana Grozea
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My first encounter with Portugal was back in 2011 and it was love at first visit. Back then I did a road trip from Porto to Algarve, following only the coast line. So I missed a whole side of the country by not diving more inland. Last November I had the opportunity to visit Beira […]

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When you hear about the Taj Mahal and you picture When you hear about the Taj Mahal and you picture it in your head, you wouldn't imagine it's actually hidden behind several gates.
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The access to the complex is done by either the West Gate (Fatehpuri) or the Eastern Gate (Fatehabad). The Southern gate is the least used one. It opens later than the other two and it is connected to a very busy market area. So I would advise you to not go through this one.
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Once you've entered the complex... Surprise! There is another gate you have to pass through in order to see the Taj Mahal. It is an intense built-up for what lies ahead.
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This is the main gate. It is itself a masterpiece, built from red sandstone, white marble and inlaid precious and semi-precious stones.
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In tune with the whole complex, the main gate is marked by impeccable symmetry. And the verses inscribed in black stone on the white marble are an invitation to enter Paradise.
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Monkey business: The road to Taj Mahal has some pr Monkey business: The road to Taj Mahal has some pretty angry guardians 🙈🙉🙊.
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Better not have any food on you or things that can be easily grabbed, because these guys can't wait for the opportunity.
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Because I arrived late in Agra I didn't time to go Because I arrived late in Agra I didn't time to go out exploring. So I stayed in and went to explore @oberoiamarvilas hotel.
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And you can see you really have what to explore. Being a bit out of season it wasn't too busy so I could take advantage of some great frames.
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Each evening guests are entertained with love traditional Indian music and dancing ↔️ swipe to see more.
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You can enjoy a nice dinner by the pool and if there is a bit of fog you can also get a cool time-lapse.
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The next stop after Delhi was of course #Agra. And The next stop after Delhi was of course #Agra. And since the roads in India are a completely different experience than what you are used to in Europe or US, it took us about 4h to get there, just in time for the sunset light to hit the beautiful Taj Mahal.
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This stunning view was indeed a dream opportunity. @oberoiamarvilas has the best rooms with a view right toward the Taj Mahal.
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I don't usually post about where I stay, but this was the best experience I have ever had in a hotel by far. It gave me butterflies... Literally 🦋🦋 🦋 And with this view, I couldn't just keep it to myself.
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I told you about the patterns and geometry of the I told you about the patterns and geometry of the Mughal architecture, but that doesn't reflect only on the structure. It's valid for the whole Humayun's tomb complex.
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The symmetrical and simple design of the exterior is in contrast to the complex floor plan of the tomb.
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The main building is placed in the middle of a 30 acre Charbagh (Four Gardens). This represents the Paradise Garden and it is divided in 4 squares by paved pathways and by 2 central water channels, reflecting the 4 rivers that flow in Jannah (Islamic concept of Paradise).
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And with this, I leave Delhi for a new destination. It was way too short of a visit, but that just leaves more room for me going back. Tune in tomorrow for a new city in India.
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Patterns and geometry are defining in the Islamic Patterns and geometry are defining in the Islamic and Persian architecture. Elements of these styles, together with elements from the Indian and Turkish architecture form the Mughal architecture style.
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From Humayun's tomb complex as a whole, to the finest details of the windows, everything is in perfect place.
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Need I remind you these were all made by hand?
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You already know how I like to discover stories ab You already know how I like to discover stories about the places I visit. Well, let me tell you, this one was unexpected.
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If we look back in history, at the great tombs around the world (like pyramids, or temples) we see a pattern: queens, children, other members of the royal families, courtesans, even pets used to get a special place in the tomb or near the tomb of a king.
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Now what if I told you that this building, that is the only structure near Humayun's Tomb, belonged to his barber!?
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I know. Back in the day must have been difficult to find someone good, so Humayun made sure he honored his services. I mean the barber was the one always holding a razor near the emperor's neck, so the level of trust must have been beyond any other servant.
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This is a nice folklore story, but reading about it and doing my research, I ran into a little extra information. Sure the barber story has its quirks, but what I found out is that the name of Humayun's father was Babur.
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So who would most likely be buried near the emperor's tomb? The barber or the parents? Maybe somewhere along the way someone made a misspelling and Barbur became a barber. No-one really knows.
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On the other hand, Humayun's father last wish was to be buried in Kabul. What do you think?
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By the time I finished visiting Qutub Minar the fo By the time I finished visiting Qutub Minar the fog almost fully cleared and just a perfect blue sky was left for my next stop - Humayun's Tomb.
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It was built between 1565-1572 and it has a great cultural significance being the first garden tomb in India. This later inspired the built of the Taj Mahal.
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Hunayun's Tomb was included in the #UNESCOheritage sites in 1993.
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