Located right in the absolute center of the Old City, The City Palace Click to open side panel for more information is a grand, sprawling palace complex that has served as the administrative seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur since 1727.
Today, it remains a fascinating living monument, with a portion of the palace still serving as the private residence of Jaipur’s modern royal family.
An Explosion of Architectural Styles Walking through the grand public courtyards of the City Palace feels like stepping directly into an architectural textbook.
The structures present an incredible mix of Rajput, Mughal, and European design styles. The absolute showstopper inside is the Pritam Niwas Chowk, an inner courtyard featuring four deeply colorful, intricately designed gates representing the four distinct seasons of the year—the most famous being the Peacock Gate, adorned with spectacular glass mosaic work.
Major Highlights to See Inside:
Mubarak Mahal:
A beautiful, texturally rich reception pavilion built with delicate Islamic and European architectural details.
Chandra Mahal: The soaring, seven-storey palace building where the royal family lives, flying the unique one-and-a-quarter size royal flag.
The Giant Silver Urns: Check out the Gangajajis—two massive silver vessels that hold the official Guinness World Record as the largest sterling silver vessels on Earth!
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