Agra's Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world, the mausoleum of Shah Jahan's favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Its one among the New 7 Wonders of the world. One of three World Heritage Site in Agra, other being Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

The Taj Mahal has been built on a marble platform that stands above a sandstone one. The most elegant dome of the Taj, with diameter of 60 feet, rises 80 feet, over the building and directly under the dome is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan's tomb has been erected next to hers by his son Aurangzeb. Fantastic inlay works using semi-precious stones decorate the interiors.

The educational institutes in Agra, Arts Colleges, Commerce Colleges, Medical Colleges, Engineering Colleges, Management Colleges, IT Colleges. There are also many private institutes that provide training in professional as well as other courses.