Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river, situated in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the twenty-third most populous city in India, with a population of over 1.6 million. It is also known as the “Land of the Taj Mahal” as it is home to the Taj Mahal monument – which is the most popular tourist attractions in India and also one of the Seven Wonders of the World.