11 monuments lit up so beautifully that you must visit them only at night

Most of us have seen the historical monuments during the daytime under the scorching heat or cloudy days and hence they looked worn out and old. But with constant restoration, these monuments have been lit up to bring forward a beautiful sight for the visitors during nighttime. Here are 10 such monuments that you must visit at night to capture their real splendour.

The iconic monument defining the history and culture of Kolkata, Victoria Memorial is illuminated highlighting its structural magnificence. Built entirely of white marble, Victoria Memorial represents a unique combination of classical European architecture and Mughal motifs.

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The most popular heritage site of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer Fort looks like a place straight out of a fairytale book. Once you plan a visit to this place, do not miss taking a walk through it and experiencing the rich history.

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The dynamic facade lighting illuminates India Gate with warm lights making it a spectacular sight. If you are visiting Delhi, a night-visit to India Gate is a must. It is also illuminated in the national tricolour on the important days which looks outstanding too.

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The iconic 76-year-old bridge, an engineering marvel linking the two cities of Howrah and Kolkata, has been illuminated using 650 dynamic colored LED light points. The lighting highlights the structure’s impressive design. The recently installed lighting system is energy efficient and also features an option of programmable light shows that can be synced with music, adding more gleam and glow to the bridge making it even more attractive for tourists and locals alike in the evening hours.

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The spectacular Mysore Palace’s façade gets even more spectacular on Sundays and other public holidays when it is lit for an hour in the evenings; the palace is lit for a few minutes every evening after the sound and light show but it is very fleeting.

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The iconic landmark of the pink heritage city of Jaipur got a breathtaking makeover with coloured glasses. Now the 953 small windows with tiny lattice work are sealed with red, green, blue and amber glasses, to keep the hawa out of the mahal.

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One of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, Somnath temple has one of the finest architectures. This structure was erected out of red sandstone. In 1024, the temple was raided by Mahmud Ghazni, who took camel-loads of jewels and valuables from here. The temple looks splendid at night with lights illuminating the structure.

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On 69th Republic Day, this iconic building which is the official home of the President of India was illuminated with dynamic facade lighting. The area looks so spectacular that seeing it at night is a great idea.

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One of the most popular sights is watching the gleaming Golden Temple amidst the sarovar. The place of worship for the sikhs, also known as Harminder Sahib, glows as a block of gold in the nighttime. If you plan a visit to this auspicious place, do not miss being there during the night.

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With more than 400 LED light points in warm white color to create an impressive design emphasizing the tower’s architectural features enables the tower to project itself as an urban icon in the heart of New Delhi’s Mehrauli area.

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Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad is the world's largest cricket stadium and can host about 110,000 spectators. This masterpiece is illuminated with 580 luminaries and should definitely be on your bucket list while travelling next time.

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