View from the Crystal Lounge.

Índia

Sundial.

Sundial.

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At Jantar Mantar (astronomic observatory), achieved in 1734 after the instructions of Maharaja Jai Sing II, founder of Jaipur and also an astronomer. This complex was classified as UNESCO heritage in 2010.
Jantar Mantar (astronomic observatory) - Scorpius. in Zodiac area.

Jantar Mantar (astronomic observatory) - Scorpius.…

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Detail of this 1734 observatory of Jaipur, UNESCO heritage since 2010.
City Palace Museum of Jaipur.

City Palace Museum of Jaipur.

04 Sep 2017 9 8 269
Façade of the building housing handicraft exhibitions.
Rajendra Pol (Maharaja Door).

Rajendra Pol (Maharaja Door).

04 Sep 2017 8 2 214
In the City Palace of Jaipur.
Diwan-i-Khas (Audience Hall).

Diwan-i-Khas (Audience Hall).

04 Sep 2017 4 2 404
Within the City Palace Museum, at Jaipur, it was built for the Maharaja Jai Singh II, the city founder.
Lotus Door.

Lotus Door.

04 Sep 2017 9 4 231
In the Lovers' Yard, at Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace), within the Complex of the City Palace Museum of Jaipur.
Winter Door.

Winter Door.

04 Sep 2017 5 2 187
In the Lovers' Yard, at Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace), within the Complex of the City Palace Museum of Jaipur.
Monsoon Door.

Monsoon Door.

04 Sep 2017 10 2 262
In the Lovers' Yard, at Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace), within the Complex of the City Palace Museum of Jaipur.
Peacock Door.

Peacock Door.

04 Sep 2017 8 1 311
In the Lovers' Yard, at Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace), within the Complex of the City Palace Museum of Jaipur.
Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace).

Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace).

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A seven storey building, seen from the yard of Diwan-i-Khas, within the Complex of the City Palace Museum of Jaipur.
Amber Palace and Fort.

Amber Palace and Fort.

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Amber was a thriving city until the 18th century. As it didn't cease expanding and water supply became difficult for a growing population, the maharaja decided to found a new city on the plain, 11 km south - Jaipur - moving the royal court to the new capital.
Ascent to the Amber Fort and Palace.

Ascent to the Amber Fort and Palace.

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Elephants that took visitors upwards are returning down.
Lake Maotha and Kesar Kyari Garden.

Lake Maotha and Kesar Kyari Garden.

04 Sep 2017 5 2 248
Viewed from the walls of Amber Fort.
A view from Amber Fort.

A view from Amber Fort.

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On the foreground: a line of elephants taking visitors to the fort; on the background: Jaipur, whose expansion reduced strongly the distance to Amber.
Amber Palace.

Amber Palace.

04 Sep 2017 6 2 253
View from the front yard. The palace and the fort built for its protection were classified as UNESCO heritage.
Ganesh Door (1640).

Ganesh Door (1640).

04 Sep 2017 11 6 348
The main door in the façade of Amber Palace.
A view from the yard of Amber Palace.

A view from the yard of Amber Palace.

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To the dome of Shila Devi Temple, with Jaigarth Fort on the background.
View to Lake Maotha and walls on mount ridges.

View to Lake Maotha and walls on mount ridges.

04 Sep 2017 5 1 202
From Diwan-i-Aam (audience hall), in the yard of Amber Palace.
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