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All India Agra

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Agra

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Agra, India

Updated August 9, 2023

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Sheroes' Hangout

This small cafe aims to empower acid attack victims and stop violence against women in India.
John Hessing’s Tomb

Agra, India

John Hessing's Tomb

Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."
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An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.
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