Palace of Winds
SH 140, Badi Choupad, Badi Chaupar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Description:
The Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal is truly considered a symbol of Jaipur. It is also called the main wonder of this city.
The palace was built in 1799 and is part of the city palace complex.
It was originally built as a harem wing for Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. He wanted each of his wives to be able to watch the events on the main street, and so there were numerous closed balconies that now adorn the palace.
The Palace of Winds has five floors. The building is made of pink sandstone and its shape repeats the crown of Krishna.
The name "Palace of the Winds" is due to the numerous small window openings through which air passed, which provided salvation on hot days.
Of course, the Palace of Winds is one of the most visited tourist places. It is simply impossible to pass by, because it is the embodiment of an oriental fairy tale for numerous visitors from all over the world.