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Jantar Mantar
Museum4.5 · 43 0384.3 · 7 668≈ 1 hEntry: ~200 INR1.2 km from the center
An extraordinary open-air astronomical observatory built in 1734 by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It comprises 19 monumental masonry instruments designed to measure time, track planetary movements, and predict eclipses with the naked eye. The site is home to the Vrihat Samrat Yantra, the world's largest stone sundial standing 27 metres tall.
Highlights
- World's largest stone sundial towering 27 metres high
- Collection of 19 monumental 18th-century masonry instruments
- UNESCO World Heritage marvel adjacent to the City Palace
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 18:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 18:30 |
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3 min walk · 218 m
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