Situated in heart of the old city and adjacent to Hawa Mahal, City Palace covers
about one-seventh of the walled city area of Jaipur.
City Palace - The Royal Residence
Blend of Rajasthani and Mughal Architecture
The city palace is an architectural marvel, with ornate gates, balconies and courtyard
surrounded by a series of gardens and buildings over a vast expanse. As you walk
past the first square, a beautiful gateway welcomes you to Diwan-e-khas, a hall
for private audience.
World's Largest Sterling Silver Vessels
Two huge sterling silver vessels named 'Gangajali' punctuate your attention. Built
in absolute symmetry, each 5'3" high vessels weighs 345 kilograms. These vessels
are even listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest Silver vessels in
the world.
As history records, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II in 1902, took these jars to England
with Gangajal for the coronation ceremony of Edward VII.
View of Mubaral Mahal in City Palace
Here Chandra Mahal Palace, Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Maharanis Palace, Shri Govind
Dev Ji temple and the city Palace Museum would interest you. Mubark Mahal has a
rich collection of costume and Jewellery.
You can have a look at articles of historic importance that are on display in the
City Palace Museum.
How To Reach City Palace in Jaipur
You can easily reach City Palace by taking local Buses, Rickshaws and Taxis.