Red Fort

Red Fort — Lal Qila — is Delhi's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site and India's most powerful symbol of independence, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648. The Prime Minister hoists the national flag from its ramparts every Independence Day (August 15). Its massive red sandstone walls enclose palaces, gardens, museums, and the stunning Rang Mahal. On the Golden Triangle India tour circuit, it is the essential first stop for every Delhi sightseeing itinerary.