Jaipur
Jaipur State
capital of Rajasthan, India
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:50
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…
Listen in the app2Spot 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…
Listen in the app3Spot 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…
Listen in the app4Spot 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…
Listen in the app5Spot 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,…
Listen in the app6Spot 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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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.
| Location | Jaipur State |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 21 min 12 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 26.9150, 75.8200 |
| Last updated |
