The Palace of the Winds, or Hawa Mahal, is an amazing example of Indian architecture. It is visible from across the busy street, and rises five stories above it. Its front is covered in scores, perhaps even hundreds of ornate windows. It's built out of red and pink sandstone and is connected to the City Palace, home of the largest historical armory in India. The Water Palace, true to its name, is in the middle of a lake. Some ancient ruler built, I'm guessing he built it in the lake so that it would be cooler. Both palaces were very amazing feats of architecture, especially since they were built before cranes and other modern machines.
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| The Water Palace. |
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| Us standing in front of the lake that holds the Water Palace. |
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| Close-up view of the windows on the Wind Palace. |
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| The Wind Palace viewed from across the street. |
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