Siri Fort, Delhi

Name: Siri Fort
Address: Delhi, India

#214 among attractions in Delhi

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Siri Fort, in the city of New Delhi, was built during the rule of Alauddin Khalji, the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, to defend the city from the onslaught of the Mongols. It was the second of the seven cities of medieval Delhi built around 1303, which at present is seen only in ruins with a few remnants ()

Alternative names: Built: 1303 (721 years ago)Coordinates: 28°33'9"N, 77°13'25"E

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Siri Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ansal Plaza, Siri Fort Sports Complex, Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb, Siri Fort Auditorium.

0.7 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ansal Plaza, Delhi
19 min walk • Ansal Plaza, nestled in the heart of Delhi, India, stands as a premier shopping destination that redefines the retail experience for the city's discerning shoppers. Opened in the late 1990s, this shopping center was among the first to bring the concept of a mall...
~1350 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Tennis court
Siri Fort Sports Complex, Delhi
7 min walk • The Siri Fort Sports Complex is a premier sports venue located in the heart of Delhi, India, and stands as a testament to the city's commitment to fostering a culture of physical fitness and sporting excellence. This expansive facility, which is managed by the Delhi...
0.8 miNW
Mosque
Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb, Delhi
20 min walk • Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb, located in the Archaeological Village complex in Mehrauli, Delhi, India, comprise two monuments adjacent to each other; one is the mosque and the other is the tomb of Jamali and Kamali.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi
17 min walk • The Children's Museum, Siri Fort, established by the Archaeological Survey of India is a museum specifically created to educate children on the cultural, archaeological and historical heritage of India through replicated sculptures created from the existing well known sculptures in various museums and heritage sites in the country.
0.8 miNW
Mosque
Moth ki Mosque, Delhi
20 min walk • Moth ki Mosque is a heritage building located in Delhi, and was built in 1505 by Wazir Miya Bhoiya, Prime Minister during the reign of Sikander Lodi of the Lodi dynasty. It was a new type of mosque developed by the Lodis in the fourth city of the medieval Delhi of the Delhi Sultanate.
1.3 miE
Temple
ISKCON Temple, Delhi
33 min walk • Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir, generally known as the ISKCON Delhi temple, is a well known Vaishnav temple of Lord Krishna and goddess Radha in the form of Radha Parthasarathi.
1 miW
Tower
Chor Minar, Delhi
27 min walk • Chor Minar or 'Tower of Thieves' is a 13th-century minaret with 225 holes, situated just off Aurobindo Marg in the Hauz Khas area, in New Delhi. The Chor Minar is nearly 700 to 800 years old.
0.7 miNW
Park
Gulmohar Park, Delhi
19 min walk • Gulmohar Park is a neighbourhood in South Delhi. This park lies between Hauz Khas and Gautam Nagar and is named after the red-flowered Gulmohar trees growing inside.
0.5 miNW
Memorial
Kamala Nehru College, Delhi
13 min walk • Kamala Nehru College is located at the August Kranti Marg, New Delhi. It was established in the year 1964 and is affiliated to University of Delhi.
1.2 miNW
Library
National Medical Library, Delhi
31 min walk • National Medical Library is a medical library established on 1 April 1966 by the Government of India.
1.2 miN
Church
St. Luke's Church, Delhi
32 min walk • St. Luke's Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in Defence Colony B-68, New Delhi, India. It is under the administration of the Archdiocese of Delhi. The building was constructed in 1979.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Siri Fort?

Nearby attractions include Kamala Nehru College, Delhi (13 min walk), Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi (17 min walk), Shahpur Jat, Delhi (17 min walk), Gulmohar Park, Delhi (19 min walk).

How to get to Siri Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Siri Fort:

Bus

Siri Fort Crossing • Lines: 544, 580 (7 min walk)
Siri Fort Road Crossing • Lines: 419, 423, 521, 522, 544 (7 min walk)

Metro

Panchsheel Park • Lines: Magenta Line (19 min walk)
Chirag Delhi • Lines: Magenta Line (23 min walk)