states: [india]
category: cultural
year: 2019
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 26.9242777778, 75.8218611111
last visited: 2007
unesco id: 1605
world heritage site: 1605
Jaipur City, Rajasthan, a UNESCO World Heritage site in India, recognized in 2019, is an 18th-century planned city founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, famed as the "Pink City" for its rose-hued buildings. Its grid layout, blending Hindu and Mughal architecture, features landmarks like the Hawa Mahal and City Palace, reflecting innovative urban design and astronomical precision with the Jantar Mantar observatory. This vibrant capital showcases India’s royal heritage and cultural synthesis, embodying a unique blend of tradition and forward-thinking planning.