The city Palace Udaipur is like a fairytale palace. It combines
elements of Chinese and European architecture and has a number
of turrets, domes and arches to form a fascinating sight.
The palace is made of granite and marble and is built on a
raised height and encircled by ramparts. Overlooking Lake
Pichola, the City Palace Udaipur was built by Maharana Udai
Singh of the ruling the Sisodia clan.
The City Palace Udaipur is a heritage building, which showcases
the finest elements of Rajput culture and the arts. The spectacular
buildings within the City Palace Udaipur are influenced by
European and Chinese architecture and are amazing in the range
and aesthetic beauty of their artwork. The entrance to the
Palace complex is through the 'Elephant Gate' or the 'Hathi
Pol.' The Jagdish Temple where Lord Vishnu is worshipped can
be seen here. The 'Great Gate' or 'Bara Pol' is the entrance
to the first courtyard. There are marble arches, an elephant
fighting arena and many gardens within the palace complex.
The rooms within the palace are beautifully decorated and
painted.
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