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The huge City
Palace, towering over the Pichola
Lake, is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan.
Construction of this palace was started by Maharana Udai Singh, the city's
founder. The main part of the palace is now preserved as a museum with a
large and varied collection. It was established in 1890 AD and is one of
the earliest museums of the state.
The museum includes the Mor Chowk with its beautiful peacocks in mosaics,
the favourite Rajasthani bird. The Manak (Ruby) Mahal has glass and
porcelain figures while Krishna Vilas has a remarkable collection of
miniatures. Bhim Vilas has a boldly striped floor and scenes from the
Radha - Krishna stories are painted on the walls. In the Bari Mahal, there
is a fine central garden. 'More' paintings can be seen in the Zanana
Mahal. The Moti Mahal has beautiful mirror work and the Chini Mahal is
covered in ornamental tiles. The museum has the armour of Maharana Pratap
and the drums and bugles of the ruler of Mewar, Rana Sanga.
Enter the City Palace through the Ganesh Deori, which leads to the Raj
Angan or Royal Courtyard.
Timing: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
Closed: Sunday.
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