Recently the fort was reequipped into the Museum of Art which is devoted to cultural traditions and customs as well as art of Mogul folks. A popular hiking destination among tourists is the Connaught Place which locates a bright and remarkable market. The Place is surrounded with a high colonnade which gives the visitors of the spot a heavenly chill in the hottest days. Another remarkable spot of tourist interest is Jantar Mantar observatory dating back to the 18th century.
A few centuries ago the observatory served as the main research platform for scientists. Sun and moon movements were studied with the help of weird constructions made of brick and stone. According to one of the theories the observatory was equipped at Sawai Jai Singh II dictation. The king was known to be interested in astronomy studying. One of the most beautiful architectural landmarks is the Lakshmi Narayan Temple which was established in 1938 on demand of local aristocracy.
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