Jantar Mantar, an observatory and UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in Connaught Place (Rajiv Chowk, as it is now called). Indian visitors can visit this Observatory by paying Rs. 25 for the ticket. Jantar Mantar is encircled by tall trees. Well- built pavements mark the splendid entry. The building, which has four distinct instruments, is divided into a variety of rust red brick structures with steep staircases. In the middle, there is a hollow structure that resembles a dried-up water tank. A huge sun-dial and a few solar panels can also be seen here. At some places, the plaster has fallen from the walls. The low doorways seem like the gates of a prison though they also have small windows. The site attracts tourists primarily for the astronomical instruments it houses; but it is also a popular site for political protests, which are currently not allowed.
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