Pigeons around the Jama Masjid in Delhi

Pigeons around the Jama Masjid in Delhi 

Pigeons flying around one of the minarets of the Jama Masjid in old Delhi. The Jama Masjid is one the magnificent struct6ures built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, taking a period of years and was completed in the year 1656 AD. Tourists can easily visit the place, except on Friday, when the prayers make it more difficult to visit. #JamaMasjid

Original vintage postcard of Jama Masjid:http://amzn.to/1F3WHy7

The mosque towers above the surroundings, being built on a 10m elevation (one has to climb steps fron the surroundings to get into the mosque). A visitor can climb one of the minarets and get some amazing views.