Jaipur, India-Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal was called Palace of Winds , also known as "Palace of Breeze".  It was built in 1799 from red and pink sandstone as an extension to the Royal City Palace of Jaipur.  It allows the royal ladies who at the time strictly observed "pardah", to be able to watch and processions and activities on the street without being seen by the public.