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This spectacular palace stands white and majestic set on a hill. The palace is surmounted by balconies, towers and cupolas and there are fine views over the lake and the city from the upper terraces. It is surrounded by walls for battlements, at the entrance is a triple arched gate, called the Tripolia which was built in 1725.

The main part of the palace is now preserved as a museum. It includes the Mor Chowk with it's beautiful mosiacs of peacocks. The Manak Mahal has glass and mirror work, while Krishna Vilas has a remarkable collection of miniatures. In the Bari Mahal, there is a pleasant central garden. Another monuments which has it's own charm is the Suraj Gokhada (the balcony of the sun). Here the Maharanas of Meware came before the people during troubled times to restore confidence in them. The blue and white ceramics of Chini Chitrashala are extremely fascinating. 


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