What is Mathura most famous for?

Mathura is most famous as the birthplace of Lord Krishna, one of the principal avatars of Lord Vishnu. The city is home to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, the Dwarkadhish Temple, Vishram Ghat on the Yamuna, and dozens of other sacred sites. It is also renowned for its extraordinary Holi and Janmashtami celebrations, its ancient Mathura Art School heritage, and the famous Mathura Peda sweet.