Jaipur

States
India
Category
Cultural
Year
2019
Region
Asia & Pacific
Coordinates
26.9242777778, 75.8218611111
Last Visited
2007
UNESCO ID
1605
WH Site
1605
Jaipur

Jaipur City, Rajasthan, a UNESCO World Heritage site in India, recognized in 2019, is an 18th-century planned city founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, famed as the "Pink City" for its rose-hued buildings. Its grid layout, blending Hindu and Mughal architecture, features landmarks like the Hawa Mahal and City Palace, reflecting innovative urban design and astronomical precision with the Jantar Mantar observatory. This vibrant capital showcases India’s royal heritage and cultural synthesis, embodying a unique blend of tradition and forward-thinking planning.

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