Английская Википедия:Bissau Palace Hotel, Jaipur

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The Bissau Palace Hotel, Jaipur is a heritage hotel in Jaipur, in India. Built in the 19th century, it was the palace of Raghubir Singhji, a royal nobleman. It is located just outside the walls of the old city of Jaipur, a short distance to the north of Chand Pol (an entrance gate to the old city). It is situated Шаблон:Convert northeast of the downtown area.Шаблон:Sfn

History

Built in the 19th century during the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh (1803–18),Шаблон:Sfn the structure originally served as a palace of the nobleman Rawal Raja Raghubir Singhji.Шаблон:Sfn The Shekhawati estate was home to the rawals of Bissau.Шаблон:Sfn The palace was converted to a hotel in 1965.Шаблон:Sfn Now a heritage hotel,Шаблон:Sfn it is situated in Jaipur's old bazaar area.Шаблон:Sfn

Architecture and fittings

Bissau Palace Hotel has a curved entry facade, and the enclosed area within the palace displays checkerboard patterned flooring,Шаблон:Sfn while the lounge has wooden floors.Шаблон:Sfn There are 36 rooms, some of which have unique bed fittings and ornamentation, including antique furnishings and artifacts. Over the fireplace in the palace hangs a painting of the Maharaja of Bissau with his courtiers.Шаблон:Sfn Also seen on the walls of the palace are swords that were used during encounters with Muslims.Шаблон:Sfn Next to the sitting room is a wood-paneled library filled with old books. Along with exhibits of typical artifacts of Rajasthan, there are many showcases containing jewelry, weapons, sculptures of elephants, vases, and photographs – including a tiger shikar scene and Lord Mountbatten visiting the royal family of Bissau.Шаблон:Sfn The hotel has three restaurants,[1] including one on the rooftop, and presents Rajasthani folk dancers during buffet dinners.Шаблон:Sfn

Grounds

Bissau Palace Hotel is reached via a circular entry way.Шаблон:Sfn A well-tended garden, housed with many species of birds, is part of the grounds. Among the other facilities are a swimming pool and tennis courts.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn[1]

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