Top 10 architectural marvels around the world: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, India

The Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, India: A visit to Jaipur usually includes the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and the Amer Fort, but we have another great landmark for upcoming travelers to India. The Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observation site in Jaipur that stands out as the most significant and best preserved of India's historic observatories.

Unlike modern observatories with telescopes and special lenses, the Jantar Mantar was built in the early 18th century for observing astronomical events and positions with the naked eye. 

 

Hiring a guide will help you understand the different instruments and their uses since many were used for purposes other than simple astronomy, like telling time and predicting monsoon weather.