Jaipur - Old City (Pink City)
The Old City of Jaipur is partially surrounded by walls and contains the most popular attractions and best bazaars in the city. There are three major gates - Chandpol, Ajmer and Sanganeri that have been restored. The Old City is also noted for the layout of nine grid blocks that are based on the nine cosmis divisions of the universe.
The main bazaars in the Old City include Johari, Tripoli, Bapu and Chandpol. A landmark is the Iswari Minar Swarga Sal with a minaret that was erected by Jai Singh's son, Iswari.
The main bazaars in the Old City include Johari, Tripoli, Bapu and Chandpol. A landmark is the Iswari Minar Swarga Sal with a minaret that was erected by Jai Singh's son, Iswari.
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Palace of the Winds
The Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds as it is also called, was built in 1799. It is five stories tall but only the depth of one room, it was used by the ladies of the palace to watch the outside world without being seen.
There are 953 lattice-screened windows and a constant breeze blows through the building, which is where the name, Palace of the Winds was derived from.
The main attraction of the Hawa Mahal is the facade, which is pink sandstone with a honeycomb affect pattern.
There are 953 lattice-screened windows and a constant breeze blows through the building, which is where the name, Palace of the Winds was derived from.
The main attraction of the Hawa Mahal is the facade, which is pink sandstone with a honeycomb affect pattern.
