Turkman Gate
Turkman Gate is a building in Kotwali, Central Delhi, Delhi. Turkman Gate is situated nearby to Holy Trinity Church, as well as near Ramlila Grounds.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Red Fort, Delhi and New Delhi railway station.
Red Fort, Delhi
Photo: Planemad, CC BY-SA 2.5.
The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of Delhi, India. It served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May 1639, the fort was constructed following his decision to shift the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi. Red Fort, Delhi is situated 1½ km northeast of Turkman Gate.
New Delhi railway station
Railway station
Photo: Quoique, CC BY-SA 3.0.
New Delhi railway station is the primary railway hub for the Indian capital, New Delhi, and an integral part of Indian Railways. Situated in Central Delhi, approximately 2 kilometers north of Connaught Place, the station features 16 platforms with entrances at Paharganj and Ajmeri Gate. New Delhi railway station is situated 1 km west of Turkman Gate.
Delhi Gate
Photo: Harshanh, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Delhi Gate is the southern gate in the historic walled city of Delhi, or Shahjahanabad in 1638 AD. The gate links the New Delhi city with the old walled city of Delhi. Delhi Gate is situated 780 metres east of Turkman Gate.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Chawri Bazar and Meena Bazar, Old Delhi.
Chawri Bazar
Neighborhood
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Chawri Bazar is a specialized wholesale market of brass, copper and paper products. Established in 1840, with a hardware market, it was the first wholesale market of Old Delhi it lies to the west of Jama Masjid in Delhi.
Meena Bazar, Old Delhi
Neighborhood
Photo: Pinakpani, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Meena Bazar, Old Delhi is a neighborhood.
Old Delhi
Photo: Knipptang, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Old Delhi is the Mughal-era walled city that comprises the historic core of Delhi. Constructed by the fifth Mughal ruler Shah Jahan as Shahjahanabad, Old Delhi is centred around the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, as well as Chandni Chowk, a paradise for street food lovers.
Turkman Gate
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Categories: building, tourism, city gate, and historic site
- Location: Kotwali, Central Delhi, Delhi, Plains, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
28.64228° or 28° 38′ 32″ northLongitude
77.23268° or 77° 13′ 58″ eastOperator
ASIOpen location code
7JWVJ6RM+W3OpenStreetMap ID
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In Other Languages
“Turkman Gate” goes by many names.
- Hindi: “तुर्कमान गेट”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Holy Trinity Church and Ramlila Grounds.
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