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City Palace Udaipur

Udaipur, India

About City Palace Udaipur

A huge palace complex rising above the east bank of Lake Pichola, built over nearly 400 years by the Maharanas of Mewar. The City Palace Museum winds through courtyards, balconies, peacock mosaics and mirror-work rooms, with wonderful lake views from the upper floors. Allow at least two hours; part of the complex is still the royal family's home.

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📍City Palace Complex, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India

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