In a recent survey conducted by Time Out, India’ Taj Mahal has been crowned the ‘World’s Most Beautiful in 2025’. The prestigious title bagged by Agra’s white marble beauty once again proves why the world is crazy after the Taj Mahal, the monument of love. It is a stunning recognition of architectural beauty which has edged out 23 other global marvels on the planet.
Let’s have a closer look:
Taj Mahal: A Monument Built from Love and Sorrow
The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632. It is a gorgeous piece of art that celebrates love and sorrow at the same time. The monument was built by the king for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who passed away during childbirth. It took some 22 years and around 20,000 artisans, labourers, and architects to build this masterpiece of love.
Architectural wonder
The Taj Mahal stands as a living example of Indo-Islamic architecture . It beautifully blends Persian domes, Islamic calligraphy, and Indian pietra dura inlays and the iconic ivory‑white marble dome reflects beauty like no other.
Global recognition
The Taj Mahal is already a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983) and one of the Seven Wonders of The World . The new ranking comes at a moment when it is already celebrated across the globe. The monument draws over seven million visitors every year which only shows its global popularity. The monument celebrates diverse architectural beauty from across the globe, including monuments in Asian countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Japan.
But the Taj Mahal took away the title—a recognition largely attributed to its heritage value and architectural perfection. As per architectural critiques and romantic travellers, the Taj Mahal’s crowning as the most beautiful building is a validation of its ever-beautiful soul—the eternal love story it narrates.
Top 24 most beautiful buildings in the list include:
The Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland
The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Fallingwater, USA
Ad-Dayr in Petra, Jordan
Fondation Louis Vuitton, France
Trinity College Library, Ireland
Trinity College Library, Ireland
Great Mosque of Djenne, Mali
Nasir Ol Molk Mosque, Iran
The Twist, Norway
Sagrada Familia, Spain
Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Bangladesh
Pantheon, Italy
Palmenhaus at Schonbrunn Palace, Austria
Bát Tràng Ceramic Community House, Vietnam
Museum at Eldridge Street, USA
Santuario de Las Lajas, Colombia
Museum of Old and New Art, Australia
Maggie’s Centre, St James’s Hospital, UK
Baháʼí Temple of South America, Chile
Futuna Chapel, New Zealand
Komera Leadership Centre, Rwanda
National Holocaust Monument, Canada
Enryaku-ji, Japan
Let’s have a closer look:
Taj Mahal: A Monument Built from Love and Sorrow
The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632. It is a gorgeous piece of art that celebrates love and sorrow at the same time. The monument was built by the king for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who passed away during childbirth. It took some 22 years and around 20,000 artisans, labourers, and architects to build this masterpiece of love.
Architectural wonder
The Taj Mahal stands as a living example of Indo-Islamic architecture . It beautifully blends Persian domes, Islamic calligraphy, and Indian pietra dura inlays and the iconic ivory‑white marble dome reflects beauty like no other.
Global recognition
The Taj Mahal is already a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983) and one of the Seven Wonders of The World . The new ranking comes at a moment when it is already celebrated across the globe. The monument draws over seven million visitors every year which only shows its global popularity. The monument celebrates diverse architectural beauty from across the globe, including monuments in Asian countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Japan.
But the Taj Mahal took away the title—a recognition largely attributed to its heritage value and architectural perfection. As per architectural critiques and romantic travellers, the Taj Mahal’s crowning as the most beautiful building is a validation of its ever-beautiful soul—the eternal love story it narrates.
Top 24 most beautiful buildings in the list include:
The Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Hallgrímskirkja, Iceland
The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Fallingwater, USA
Ad-Dayr in Petra, Jordan
Fondation Louis Vuitton, France
Trinity College Library, Ireland
Trinity College Library, Ireland
Great Mosque of Djenne, Mali
Nasir Ol Molk Mosque, Iran
The Twist, Norway
Sagrada Familia, Spain
Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Bangladesh
Pantheon, Italy
Palmenhaus at Schonbrunn Palace, Austria
Bát Tràng Ceramic Community House, Vietnam
Museum at Eldridge Street, USA
Santuario de Las Lajas, Colombia
Museum of Old and New Art, Australia
Maggie’s Centre, St James’s Hospital, UK
Baháʼí Temple of South America, Chile
Futuna Chapel, New Zealand
Komera Leadership Centre, Rwanda
National Holocaust Monument, Canada
Enryaku-ji, Japan
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