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The 'Manak Mahal' ( Ruby Palace) has crystal and porcelain figures. 'Bhim
Vilas' with Radha Krishna stories painted on the walls has a glass mosaic
gallery the 'Suraj Gokhala', with beautiful stained glasses and a panoramic
view of the city below. The 'Zenana Mahal', the queen's quarters to the
south and the 'Dilkusha Mahal' (Palace of Joy) has frescoes and wall paintings
while the 'Laxmi Vilas Chowk', an art gallery, houses a distinctive
collection of Mewar paintings.
The 'Chini Chitrashala' is famous for its Chinese and
Dutch ornamental tiles, the latter of which has depiction of Biblical
scenes including the flight to Egypt. The Moti Mahal( Palace of Pearls)
has lavish decor and the Sheesh Mahal (Palace of mirrors) has inlaid mirror
work. There is a Hawa Mahal and a Bari Mahal with a fine garden build
on a 90 feet high natural rock formation. The Amar Vilas, the highest
point has exquisite hanging gardens with fountains, towers and terraces
and a majestic view of the town and Lake Pichola.
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