
City Palace in Alwar Built in the 18th century, this magnificent fort is located in the foothills of Aravalli, right below Bala Quila. The fort is a perfect blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture. There is an artificial lake within the vicinity of City Palace, which was built by Maharaja Vinay Singh in 1815. An elevated door-shaped pavilion is built within the Vinay Vilas Mahal, which depicts the pride and honor of Rajput kingdoms.
At present, the ground floor of the fort is used as government offices while the other floors have been transformed into a historic museum, which was built by Maharaja Tej Singh Prabhakar Bahadur (the last ruling king of Alwar) in 1940. It houses different treasures like armor, furniture, manuscripts, etc. The fort is the only place in Alwar where one can get a glimpse of the luxury of the Rajput and Mughal kings. The Alwar tour is incomplete without visiting the City Palace.
History of City Palace Alwar
Alwar is one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan and it has always been a favorite place for archaeologists. The Alwar city was settled in the year past 1500 BC.
It is also called Matsya Desh as Pandavas had spent thirteen years at this place. Alwar is the best place where you can take a relaxed walk through the many forts and tombs that depict the picture of olden times.
Built by Raja Bakhtayar Singh in 1793, Vinay Vilas Mahal depicts the architectural beauty of the bygone era.

The architecture of City Palace Alwar
The monument of the Alwar Vinay Vilas Mahal gives you a perfect example of Indo-Islamic architecture. It is a huge monument, which can be entered through an entrance with projecting balconies on either side.
Jai Pol, Suraj Pol, Laxman Pol, Chand Pol, Kishan Pol, and Andheri Gate are some of the entry gates. Beyond the gate lies an open ground with Krishna temples on all four sides.
The City Palace, Sagar, which is known as a tank, and Moosi Rani ki Chhatri are located just behind these temples. The splendor of the palace is well-known for its beautiful architecture and decoration of the late 18th century.
A part of the complex houses the museum where a rich part of its history has been preserved. In the golden Durbar Hall at the City Palace, there is a raised platform upon which rests a gold and velvet throne.
On the walls and ceiling of the palace, there is a fabulous collection of murals and mirrorwork that can be seen.
The City Museum, located on the upper floors of the Palace has a splendid range of miniature paintings of the Alwar School. The colors in the paintings are as fresh and lively as ever.
In the museum, there is the rare silver table which used to interest the dignity of the Rajera and also the vast collection of the armory is an example of the Royals and the style.
The City Palace of Alwar is now the house for government officials.
Government Museum City Palace Alwar
The museum inside the city Palace Alwar is known by the name Government Museum Alwar which was established in 1940.
The collections on the display are the artifacts of the royal family of the palace which include about 9702 coins, 2270 arms & weapons, 234 sculptures, 35 metal objects, 2565 paintings & manuscripts, and much more.
City Palace Alwar Tourist Information
Entry Fees: Free
Museum Entry Fees: Rs 5 For India, Rs 50 for Foreigners
City Palace Alwar Timings: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Except Friday)
Duration for Visit: 2-3 Hours

Tourist Attractions near City Palace
Some popular tourist attractions near City Palace that visitors can also visit our Moosi Maharani ki Chatri (an eye-catching Bengali arch), Siliserh Lake, Ajabgarh, Bhangarh Fort (which is believed to be haunted), Jagannath Temple, and Alwar Fort.
How to Reach City Palace
City Palace is one of the finest structures in Alwar and can be easily reached from any part of the city. Alwar is very well connected by government and private buses that run daily from the city’s center to the palace. One can even hire a taxi or rent a car to the palace.
The nearest railway station is Alwar Railway Station, which is connected to all the major cities of India, and from there; taxis and auto-rickshaws are easily available to the City Palace. The nearest airport to Alwar is in Jaipur.