Delhi is called the heart of India. Delhi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India because this city is much smaller in area than other states of India but there are many places to visit and see. There are many universities in Delhi, due to which children from all states come here to study. Even the people living in Delhi are unknown to some facts about Delhi.
For Delhiites, Delhi is not just a state but an illusion of its own. By the way, Delhi has many characteristics, but we will tell you 10 facts that may not be known to you
Yes, Delhi is the only city after Tokyo in terms of population. Delhi is the second most populous city with 25 million inhabitants. In 2015, the census recorded 18.2 million people living in the city. At present more than 2 crore people are in Delhi.
2. Asia’s largest wholesale spice market is in Delhi.
Khari Baoli Market in Delhi is Asia’s largest spice market. It is a road in Old Delhi which is located close to the Red Fort adjacent to the Fatehpuri Mosque.
3. The only Bahai temple in Asia is in Delhi.
The Lotus Temple of Delhi, which is called the Lotus Temple, is the only Baha’i temple in Asia where the atmosphere is quite peaceful. Nearly 8 thousand people come here from abroad every day.
4. The largest Hindu temple complex in the world.
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Akshardham Hindu temple complex in Delhi is the largest in the whole world. It was included in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2007 giving it the ‘World’s Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple’.
Nehru Place in Delhi is called Asia’s largest IT market. Here you can get pirated software at very cheap prices.
6. The entire public transport system in Delhi uses CNG gas.
Everything from Delhi’s auto-rickshaws to the famous DTC bus runs on environmentally-friendly compressed natural gas (CNG).
7. 20% of Delhi’s land is covered by forests.
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There is no particular shortage of greenery in Delhi, 20 percent of it is covered with forests and forests.
8. Asia’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market is in Delhi.
Delhi’s Azadpur mandi has been called “Asia’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market”.
9. Most polluted city
Facts related to Delhi also include the fact that in May 2014, New Delhi was declared as the world’s most polluted city by the World Health Organization (WHO).
10. The tower built by the world’s tallest brick is in Delhi.
Qutub Minar, located in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, is the world’s tallest independent brick tower. It is 72.5 m. (238 ft) high.
Trevi Fountain traditions paused for tourists: Rome introduces elevated walkway for a unique viewing experience
Tourists in Rome won’t be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the Trevi Fountain, following tradition, though an elevated walkway now gives limited access to the monument during maintenance work.
Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri inaugurated the steel walkway on Saturday, saying it will provide tourists with a close-up view of the fountain and calling it a “unique experience” that won’t be ruined by overcrowding.
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The walkway over the fountain’s basin will be able to accommodate about 130 people at a time.
But tourists won’t be allowed to toss coins from there, as the fountain is currently drained, and could face a 50-euro fine if they do, the mayor warned.
City lore has it that tossing a coin into the Baroque fountain will ensure a return trip to Rome.
Gualtieri said a small pool has been set up next to the walkway to collect the coins, which are donated to the Caritas charity to fund meals for people in need.
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The walkway will remain until the end of the maintenance work, which is expected to finish by year’s end.
Rome city officials are devising a plan to block off the area around the fountain. Under the plan, visitors will be required to book online and pay 2 euros ($2.20). Once inside, they will have 30 minutes to enjoy the fountain.
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