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Jaipur

Jaipur State

7 story sections21 min 12 s in all

capital of Rajasthan, India

History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:50

    The walled city of Jaipur was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its extraordinary urban planning, which seamlessly combined 18th century South Asian architectural science with advanced astronomical…

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  2. 2Spot 1: Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Winds3:34

    Hawa Mahal, poeticizing its identity as the Palace of Winds, stands as an extraordinary architectural marvel carved from red and pink sandstone, featuring a five-storey pyramidal facade embedded with nine hundred and fifty-three…

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  3. 3Spot 2: Jantar Mantar - Astronomical Science in Stone3:19

    Jantar Mantar, which translates as Stone Observatory, stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing nineteen monumental stone astronomical instruments that functioned with astonishing scientific precision for observing celestial…

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  4. 4Spot 3: City Palace Courtyards and Royal Gates3:17

    Occupying nearly one-seventh of the total area within the historic walled city of Old Jaipur, the City Palace complex stands as a breathtaking royal sanctuary that harmoniously blends the brave architectural traditions of Rajput…

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  5. 5Spot 4: Ishwar Lat - The Sky-Piercing Minaret3:09

    Ishwar Lat, celebrated in local lore as Swarg Suli or the Sky-Piercing Minaret, stands as a triumph of victory and surveillance, soaring high above the vibrant bazaars of Old Jaipur. As you stop before this soaring monument,…

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  6. 6Spot 5: Albert Hall Museum - The Central Heritage Landmark3:07

    The Albert Hall Museum, widely celebrated as the Central Museum of Jaipur, stands as a premier heritage landmark where UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay presented the official World Heritage Certificate to Urban Development…

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  7. 7Closing1:56

    Thank you for joining us on this unforgettable audio guide tour through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Jaipur, a planned metropolis founded in 1727 through the strategic vision of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. From the delicate…

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What is Jaipur?

Jaipur is a place in Jaipur State with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationJaipur State
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Total length21 min 12 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates26.9150, 75.8200
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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