Jantar Mantar

It is the astronomical observatory located outside the gate of City palace complex. It was built by Sawai Jai Singh II in 1728. He himself was a very able astronomer.

It is one of the five open air observatories in India.

It has many astronomical instruments used for measuring local time, calculations of astronomy, altitudes of stars and constellations etc.

It has many important instruments like Big Sun Dial, Pole star instrument, Sextant, Direction compass, Ecliptic instrument and several other instruments.

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal, also called the 'Palace of winds' is situated in the heart of the city. The palace was made by the king Sawai Pratap Singh for the royal ladies to enjoy the processions and for day to day activities.

It is suggested that the monument has been dedicated to Radha and Lord Krishna, the God of Hindus as the king was a great devotee of Lord Krishna.

The palace is a 5 storeyed building and consist of 152 windows and 953 niches exhibits beautiful inflow and outflow of air.

The palace is a part of City palace complex and can be entered through and archway towards the rear of the building.

An ancient museum is also situated inside the palace, which exhibits a very rare and fine collection of several ancient paintings, handicrafts, monuments etc.

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A 3-star hotel, Maharani Palace at M.I. Road
A shopping complex at M.I. Road
A Hotel & Restaurant near Ganpati Plaza
Rajasthan VidhanSabha
A distant view of Ganpati Plaza

Electricity Department (Vidyut Bhawan)
Birla Temple