Jaipur: «The Pink City of India»

The city of Jaipur is one of the most interesting places in India. It was founded in 1727 and was immediately declared the capital of the largest Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is very easy to learn the photos due to the unique colours of the buildings... According to history in 1876, before the arrival of the Prince of Wales was told to paint all of the buildings in pink color, and thereby show the friendliness and hospitality of the local population. Here's to the times of Jaipur and received its second name - «the Pink city». Jaipur is very popular among lovers of the exotic, new impressions and excursions into the magnificent palaces... Most of the attractions in Jaipur collected within the city walls.

The main attractions of the town is mainly associated with the unrivaled masterpieces of the ancient Indian architecture.

City Palace complex - the main attraction of the city, this architectural marvel, which combines the unique construction of the marble carvings and chic rooms, landscaped gardens, reminiscent of the English parks, traditional courtyards of pink stone...In enormous halls of the Palace have been military parades and official receptions, now there are museums. For example, in one of the buildings of the complex - in the Mubarak Mahal is located the Museum of fabrics, musical instruments and costumes. In Silekh Khan, a collection of ceremonial weapons of gold, inlaid diamonds. Also in the Palace is the personal library of the Maharaja, where are rare manuscripts and manuscripts.

The hallmark of Jaipur is one more Palace building - the Palace of Winds, which was built in 1799. Of course, a building made of red Sandstone. All the building is decorated with graceful ornament and columns, so the Palace is more like a jewelry box.

Not less than breathtaking will be excursion to the Palace of amber. At first sight threatening appearance of the walls a little scary, but it is these walls hide the real treasure for those who appreciate art. The walls of the Palace are decorated by precious stones, unique mirrors and well preserved wall paintings, depicting the military scene. Amber consists of the internal courtyard «Dzaleb Chowk» - there are souvenir shops and workshops, the temple of Sheela Devi, etc. In General, after wandering through the territory one can find a lot of interesting places. By the way, if you don't get tired from walking on the territory of the Palace of amber, it is necessary to get a little further to the Fort Dzaigar, because, here is something to watch. Necessarily for inspection: the world's largest wheel gun, the surviving watch-towers and the surviving Fort Nahagarh, from where opens a beautiful view of the lake man Sagar.

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