Once called Lutyens Delhi, New Delhi was made by the British. In 1911, King Emperor George V declared to shift the capital from Calcutta to Delhi. Sir Edward Lutyens was responsible for the overall planning and designing of Delhi. Sightseeing attractions in Delhi include many colonial pre independence structures including legislative buildings, post offices and officer’s bungalows. These Victorian style buildings in Delhi have always been a major tourist attraction a must visit for all. The centre of attraction is the entire stretch of the Rajpath leading to the Presidential residence.

India Gate: Located on the Rajpath, this impressive gateway was designed by Edwin Lutyens, New Delhi’s chief architect. Built to commemorate soldiers who laid down their lives during First World War, it is among the best monumental attractions in Delhi and undoubtedly the best creations of Lutyens.

Parliament House: Designed by Herbert Baker, a prominent British architect, the single storey circular building is 75 feet tall with a diameter measuring 570 feet. Completed in 1927, Parliament House was inaugurated by Lord and Lady Irwin. It houses the upper and lower houses of parliament and the library. Chambers are attached to each other with interconnecting galleries.

North and South Blocks: Herbert Baker used Mughal and Rajasthani architecture combining them creatively with European forms, giving these important complexes a distinctive look. Red sandstone, the traditional building element used in most Mughal buildings, has been used to build the North and South block as well.

Rashtrapati Bhavan: Designed by Lutyens, it was the residence of Viceroys of India till Independence. Largest of presidential residences in the world, it features the beautiful Mughal Gardens. The lavish palace was built grandly to symbolize British might, being at its peak when New Delhi was being constructed. Rajput and Mughal architecture is amazingly blended with classical European forms.

St Martin’s Garrison Church: The final piece of British architecture in India, it is a huge red-bricked monolith with a high square tower and deeply sunken window ledges. It is reminiscent of Dutch and German architecture.

Connaught Place: Built by Englishman, Robert Tussell as part of the imperial capital that New Delhi was to be, Connaught place is circular in shape. Along with it, he also built the Eatsern and Western Courts.

Teen Murti Bhavan: Designed by Robert Tussel, it housed India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, which was originally the residence of Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in India.